For Business: Regional Source Control
The Regional Source Control program can help you run a more environmentally friendly, responsible business. The program has a number of mandatory codes of practices for business owners in the Region.
Automotive Repair
Automotive shop contaminants can include heavy metals and petroleum products, which can be toxic to our environment and damage sewers, sewer pumps and contaminate biosolids. Learn how to properly dispose of these wastes.
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Breweries & Wineries (Fermentation)
Fermentation operations can emit high or low pH wastewater which may corrode pipes and sewer lines. Learn how to properly recycle and dispose of fermentation wastes and keep marine life healthy.
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Carpet Cleaning
Carpet cleaning operations can discharge contaminating solids, heavy metals and solvents into the waste stream, and cause sewer blockages, contamination of sludge and biosolids and stormwater contamination. Follow the regulations for carpet cleaning services and help protect our marine environment.
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Dental Operations
The Code of Practice guide for Dentists and the operation of their offices is easy to follow and can help you prevent contaminants from entering stormwater and sewer drains.
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Dry Cleaning
Dry cleaning, which uses tetrachloroethylene (PERC), has a code of practice which regulates the management of this chemical. PERC can be harmful to both human health and the environment. Follow the code of practice to protect everyone's health.
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Food Services
Food services can generate a variety of by-products and recoverable wastes in their operations, including substances such as fats, oils and grease. The Code of Practice for Food Services details how to keep these and other contaminants out of our Regional sewer system. Read more
Laboratories
Laboratory wastewater can contain metals, solvents, fixatives, reagents and pH imbalances. It's important that operators ensure contaminated wastewater doesn't enter our sewer pipes. Learn more about the laboratory code of practice.
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Photographic Imaging
Photographic processors using traditional methods use silver for film development, a metal which can be harmful to the environment. Learn proper storage and disposal methods for silver and other chemicals associated with film in the Code of Practice guide.
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Printing
Printing facilities can produce wastewater that contains solvents, heavy metals and pH imbalances. To protect our environment and human health, follow the Code of Practice for Printers.
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Recreational Facilities
The chlorine from pool water in recreational facilities can cause harm to the natural environment. Ice rink solids and paints can also discolour local streams. The Code of Practice for these facilities details how to properly dispose of chemicals and solids.
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Vehicle Wash
Vehicle wash facilities deal with a number of contaminants, including solids, heavy metals and petroleum products, all of which can cause damage to the natural environment. To protect ecosystem health, follow the Code of Practice for Vehicle Wash facilities.
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