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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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4.5.1.13 CONCRETE/BENTONITE <strong>MANAGEMENT</strong>Alternative Names: Masonry Materials and Bentonite Waste Management;Concrete/Mortar WashoutDESCRIPTIONConcrete work generates water and slurry containing fine particles, high levelsof chromium, and a high pH; all of which can cause violation of water qualitystandards for receiving waters. This practice is intended to prevent thedischarge of concrete/bentonite. Practices include off-site truck and equipmentwashouts, performing on-site washouts in designated areas, containing anddisposing of wastes properly, and appropriately training constructionpersonnel.SITE SUITABILITYWhere concrete, mortar, grout, cement, or any other potentially pH-alteringmaterials are mixed and/or used on-site during construction.Advantages• Minimizes concrete/bentonite pollutants from entering surface andgroundwater.• Prevents improper disposal of unused concrete/bentonite that canaccumulate and solidify in storm conveyance systems and severely reducetheir capacities.<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• Requirements for off-site washout may increase difficulty of maintainingdelivery vehicles in operating condition and increase construction costs.DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS• Size washout facilities to completely contain all slurry waste generated.• Ensure that a spill kit is available at each station, capable of rapid use in caseof spills.• Incorporate requirements for concrete/bentonite waste management intoagreements with material suppliers and in specifications for contractors.• Washing of vehicles or construction equipment, including cement mixers,must be authorized by the permitting authority.• Locate wash stations away from construction traffic routes to reduce thelikelihood of accidental damage and spills.• Locate washout facilities a minimum of 50 feet from storm drains, openditches, and water bodies.• Clean concrete paving and hauling vehicles regularly at approved off-sitelocations. Use dry methods of removing hardened concrete (such asTRPA <strong>BMP</strong> HandbookChapter 4: <strong>BMP</strong> Toolkit2012 4.5.1.13-Concrete/Bentonite ManagementPage 1

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