Residential

Home Maintenance

• Buy household products such as cleaners and furniture polish labeled "non-toxic". Purchase smaller quantities to control the amount that remains after use.
• Properly use and store all toxic products, including cleaners, solvents and paints. Use up all paint cleaners and other products or share leftovers with a neighbor.
• Take household hazardous materials and containers to a hazardous material collection center.
• Click here to see information regarding Corona's local HHW events.
• For any questions regarding future HHW events, please call 800-304-2226 or 951-486-3200, or click here.
• Use kitty litter or other absorbent materials to clean spills. Depending on the substance, dispose absorbents in the trash can or at a hazardous materials collection center.
• Rinse water based paint brushes in the sink. Filter and reuse paint thinner or brush cleaners. Dispose of used thinner, oil and latex paint at a hazardous materials collection center.
• Recycle reusable materials. Throw litter into trash cans and keep cans tightly covered to prevent foraging by animals.
• Control erosion at construction and landscape sites to prevent dirt and debris from entering storm drains.

Swimming Pool Discharges

Lawn and Garden

• Use pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers in accordance with label gardener instructions. Do not apply before rain and dispose leftovers at a hazardous materials collection center.
• Use a broom rather than a hose to clean up garden clippings. Put leaves and clippings in a trash can or a compost pile.
• Divert rain spouts and garden hoses from paved surfaces onto grass to allow water to filter through the soil. Water only your lawn and garden. Caution! Do not use this suggested action in areas with steep slopes or landslide potential.

Automotive

• Take used motor oil and antifreeze to gas stations that accept recyclable automotive fluids, or to a hazardous materials collection center.
• Reduce and prevent oil, anti-freeze and other leaks by maintaining vehicles regularly.
• Reduce automotive emissions through routine auto maintenance, ride sharing and public transportation.
• Conserve water when washing vehicles and use biodegradable soap. Clean engines at a "Do It Yourself Car Wash" where the drainage is not connected to the storm drain.

Pet Waste

• Pet waste can be a major source of bacteria and excess nutrients inDog park sign local waters.
• Carry extra bags when walking pets and make them available to other pet owners who are without.
• Pick up pet waste and flush it down a toilet or dispose of it in a trash can.
• NEVER dump pet waste into a storm drain or catch basin.
• Tell friends and neighbors about the ill effects of animal waste on the environment and encourage them to clean up after their pets.

You can control urban runoff by supporting city and county activities to keep Corona's streets clean. You can help by participating in recycling, beach clean-ups, and the proper disposal of hazardous materials.Since many businesses and residents are unaware of the storm water and urban runoff problem, encourage neighbors and co-workers to be careful not to pollute the storm drain system.
If an industrial facility is subject to the permit, the facility operator must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the SWRCB, pay an annual fee, prepare a storm water pollution precaution plan (SWPPP) and comply with specific permit requirements, including monitoring and reporting.

Industry specific information and answers to questions about applying for a permit can be obtained by visiting the state web site or by contacting Mr. Devin Darrow of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board at (951)-782-4497.

City Ordinance Requirements

Allowing contaminated runoff or other pollutants to enter the storm water conveyance system is a violation of Corona Municipal Code 13.27.050.

Industrial and commercial sites should review current operational procedures to ensure that no discharge enters the storm drain. In particular, the following business types need to address NPDES issues regarding physical equipment and work processes:

• Heavy and light manufacturing
• Automobile, boat, or equipment mechanical repair, maintenance, fueling, or cleaning
• Automobile and other vehicle body repair or painting
• Mobile automobile or other vehicle washing
• Automobile (or other vehicle) parking lots and storage facilities
• Landscaping companies and nurseries
• Shopping centers
• Retail or wholesale fueling
• Eating or drinking establishments
• Mobile carpet, furniture or drapery cleaning services
• Recycling facilities
• Pest control services
• Concrete and masonry services
• Painting and coating
• Pool and fountain cleaning
• Golf courses, parks and other recreational areas/facilities

The use of appropriate storm water best management practices (BMPs) is required whether or not a facility is subject to the state's General Industrial Permit.

Owners and/or managers of these types of businesses should visit the following list of links and downloads to assist in determining the most appropriate BMPs for their facility.

Mobile Pressure Wash BMP Guidance - Vehicle and Equipment Washing and Detailing
Mobile Pressure Wash BMP Guidance - Surface Cleaning
Useful Links