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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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4.2.4.4 PET WASTE <strong>MANAGEMENT</strong>DESCRIPTIONAnimal waste contains an abundance of pathogens, nitrogen, and phosphorousthat can contaminate water and cause a number of human health problems.Proper pet and animal waste management can aid in the overall reduction ofpollutants and pathogens from entering surface and ground waters.APPLICABILITYThis <strong>BMP</strong> is suitable for allsites, particularly those on oradjacent to StreamEnvironment Zones (SEZs) andthe backshore, where pets andanimals generate biologicalwaste.Advantages• Prevents watercontamination.• Minimizes exposure andspread of disease vectors.• Improves communityaesthetics.<strong>BMP</strong> DESIGN APPROACHPollutant SourceControlHydrologic SourceControlStormwater TreatmentSCALE OF APPLICATIONAll SFR and MFR < 1acreMFR 1-5 Acre andCICU < 5 acresMFR and CICU > 5acres and all WQIPsTYPE OF APPLICATIONTemporaryPermanentDisadvantages• Inconvenient to carryextra waste removalproducts.DESIGN CONSIDERATIONSWhen planning a recreation site or multi-family housing complex provide biodegradabledisposal bags and disposal stations with signage.INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEFor pet waste:• Pet waste shall be cleaned up every few days to prevent contamination ofground water and local watersheds, and damage to vegetation.• When walking your pet, pick up waste immediately. It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3.• Bring bags or other equivalent pet waste removal devices• Clean it upTRPA <strong>BMP</strong> HandbookChapter 4: <strong>BMP</strong> Toolkit2012 4.2.4.4-Pet Waste ManagementPage 1

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