| The
Pollution Prevention Coordinator within the Environmental Quality
Division administers the Pollution Prevention Program. This
program promotes and enforces Federal, State, and Local environmental
regulations for the protection of Carrollton's public health and natural
resources. The coordinator is responsible for a number of
specific areas.
Non-hazardous Liquid
Waste Haulers are inspected and permitted by the coordinator on a yearly
basis. This program reduces the number of illegal discharges that
threaten our water supply and the public health.
The coordinator
inspects and monitors the function and servicing of all grease traps
located within the city. Proper maintenance of these traps ensures
that city sewer lines remain free of blockages and reduces the
occurrences of sanitary sewer overflows.
Being prepared
for emergencies is paramount to protecting the public health, and
knowing where dangerous chemicals reside is the key to being
prepared. The coordinator works closely with the Fire Department
in maintaining a chemical database that contains information regarding
the location and description of chemicals stored at various industries
within Carrollton. This information can be downloaded instantly in
emergency situations.
A major aspect
of the coordinator's job is responding to citizen's questions and
environmental complaints. These include disposal of household
chemicals, illegal discharges of swimming pool water, dumping of
chemicals into the street and storm drains, along with noise and glare
complaints.
If you wish
further information pertaining to pollution prevention please contact
our office at (972) 466-3060 or email
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