Pollution Prevention & Pretreatment Program
Pinole-Hercules WPCP works with businesses and institutions to limit discharges of harmful substances to the sewer system. This protects the wastewater treatment plant as well as water quality in San Pablo Bay. Many substances can interfere with the treatment operations at the plant, pass through the sewage treatment plant to the Bay.
As a publically owned wastewater treatment agency, Pinole-Hercules WPCP is responsible for developing and enforcing Pretreatment and Pollution Prevention programs in compliance with State of California regulations and national pretreatment standards and regulations mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Pinole-Hercules WPCP Environmental Compliance staff conducts inspections, issues permits, and monitors discharges in accordance with its Pretreatment and Pollution Prevention Programs and City of Pinole Municipal Code Title 13.
To Report Illegal Dumping or Spills
Call 1-800-No Dumping (1-800-663-8674)
Hazardous Waste Disposal
http://www.recyclemore.com/content/local-hazardous-waste-collection-facility
Recycle
Curbside Recycling
http://www.cccounty.us/depart/cd/recycle/options/v6432.htm
Residential Zero Waste
http://www.recyclemore.com/zerowaste-residential
Recycle Centers
https://www.republicservices.com/customer-support/facilities#recycling-centers
Auto Care Recycling
Used motor oil
http://www.funnelhead.com/certified-oil.html
Pharmaceutical Disposal
http://www.recyclemore.com/content/safe-disposal-unwanted-medications
Pool & Spas
POOLS & SPAS Brochure
Residual Discharge
Industrial Pretreatment
Provide reliable, sustainable, water, wastewater, and recycled water services safely, efficiently, responsi
Industrial List of Potential Dischargers
Industrial Categories
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Adhesives and Sealants
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Explosives
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Nonferrous Metals Forming
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Porcelain Enameling
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Aluminum Forming
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Food Processing Plants
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Ore Mining and Dressing
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Printing and Publishing
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Automatic and Other Laundries
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Gum and Wood Chemicals
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Organic Chemicals
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Pulp, Paper and Paperboard
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Batteries
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Hospitals
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Packing Houses
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Rendering
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Bottling Plants
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Ink Formulation
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Paint Formulations
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Rubber Processing
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Canneries
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Inorganic Chemicals
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Petroleum Refining
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Soap and Detergents
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Coal Mining
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Iron and Steel
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Pesticides
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Steam Electric Power Generating
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Coil Coating
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Laboratories
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Pharmaceuticals
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Textile Mills
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Copper Forming
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Leather Tanning and Finishing
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Photographic
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Timber Products Processing
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Electrical and Electronic Products
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Metal Finishing
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Plastic and Synthetic Materials
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Electroplating
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Metal Molding and Casting Foundries
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Plastics and Synthetics
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Prohibited Water
- Flammable or explosive substances
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- Highly toxic and poisonous substances
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- Substances which may obstruct flow
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- Uncontaminated water (such as cooling water, roof runoff, etc.)
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- Wastes with temperatures over 150°F or which cause the temperature at the treatment plant headworks to exceed 104°F
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- Most radioactive wastes (in excess of state guidelines)
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- Wastes which contain or result in the production of toxic, corrosive, explosive or malodorous gases
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- Wastes that interfere with wastewater treatment processes
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- Petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral origin in amounts that pass through or interfere with the treatment plant processes
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- Trucked or hauled wastes, except at discharge points designated by the District
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Industrial customers follow these steps to participate in the Pinole-Hercules WPCP Pretreatment Program.
- The customer completes a Discharge Permit Application and submit it to Pinole-Hercules WPCP.
- Pinole-Hercules WPCP will reviews the permit application and conducts an inspection.
- Pinole-Hercules WPCP will Collect Fees and issues a Discharge Permit to the customer.
- The customer and Pinole-Hercules WPCP begin implementing permit provisions, including monitoring waste and submitting reports.
Food Service
BMP for Restaurants
Grease Haulers
Permitted Mobile Washers
Grease Trap Maintenance Checklist
Grease Trap Maintenance Cleaning Log
Sizing Grease Interceptors
Auto Facility
