Using certified contractors for asbestos and lead abatement projects. Hiring licensed air conditioner and refrigerator repair technicians. Water Protection, Conservation Management Water pollution in the form of process and laboratory wastewater, sewerage, biological contaminants, low level radioactive wastes may derive from many sources. Waste treatment system permits will be maintained and discharge limits met in accordance with state and local standards. Sampling will be conducted by a state-licensed laboratory and reports will be made in a manner following permit requirements.
Potable water is supplied and sampled publicly.
Only chemicals that have a pH between 5.5 and 9.5 and have no other hazardous constituents will be released into the sanitary sewer system. Detergents with little or no phosphate will be utilized for dishwashing. Corrosive toilet bowl cleaners will be replaced with appropriate alternatives. Low flow water regulators, toilets and other water saving equipment will be utilized in all University facilities, wherever possible. Major water leaks will be repaired as soon as they are reported.