Frequently Asked Questions
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Surface Water - Business inspections
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Surface Water - Business inspections
Someone from our team will drop by your business during non-peak hours. We’ll ask about your business practices and take a look at outdoor spaces and how materials are stored on-site. Based on what we see, we’ll suggest easy changes that your business can make to prevent pollution and provide educational materials.
Our team visits businesses about once every five years. We visit businesses that are likely to use or store chemicals.
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Surface Water - Business inspections
Our team will work with your business to identify any issues that need to be fixed and recommend solutions. Our focus is on providing technical assistance.
If a business declines to address issues after multiple engagements, the city could pursue remedies under MMC 4.02.040.
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Surface Water - Business inspections
Every business has a different stormwater system. Some systems simply drain stormwater. Others hold water and release it slowly. Some help filter pollutants. Your system could include: catch basins, stormwater vaults, stormwater ponds, bioswales, and oil-water separators.
Your business is responsible for maintaining your stormwater system. Inspect and maintain your system regularly to prevent seasonal flooding and avoid expensive clean-ups.
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Surface Water - Business inspections
The program’s goal is to stop pollution from entering the stormwater system. Many common business activities have the potential to cause pollution, but simple measures can prevent spills. Keeping pollution out of the stormwater system protects our local waterways and Puget Sound.
Marysville began inspecting businesses in 2023 as part of compliance with the city’s NPDES Phase II permit.
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Surface Water - Business inspections
Report spills to our 24/7 spill hotline at 360-363-8100. Use your spill kit to clean up small spills and block larger spills from entering catch basins. If pollution enters the storm drain, you may need to hire a company with specialized equipment to clean it up.
Preventing spills is best. Create a spill plan to identify materials that need proper storage and activities that could cause pollution. Follow best practices to prevent pollution, like keeping dumpster lids closed and using a commercial car wash.