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Pollution Prevention Academy
WES’ Pollution Prevention Academy is a free, voluntary program designed for the staff of commercial and industrial customers located in WES’ wastewater and stormwater service areas. In 2026, the Pollution Prevention Academy will cover 4 topics focused on compliance with local regulations and permits. Each topic is explained in more detail below. Customers are encouraged to attend all four virtual webinars but if you can only make one, two or three, please do. Free tools will be offered to attendees at the conclusion of the Academy; stay tuned for details.
Who should attend
- Food service establishment (ie, restaurants, large commercial kitchens, etc.) owners/operators
- Manufacturers
- Owners/managers of commercial office buildings or commercial spaces such as strip malls
- Current WES Industrial Pretreatment Permit holders
- Environmental compliance business consultants supporting clients operating in WES’ wastewater and stormwater service areas
The Webinars
Industrial Wastewater Permits
This class explains who may be required to apply for a permit and what a permit entails, essentially "translating" it for the audience. Permit topics include: Definitions, Discharge Limits, Self-Monitoring Requirements, Record Keeping, Authorized Signatory, Notification Requirements, Compliance Schedules, Toxic Organic Management Plan (TOMP), and Slug Control Plan (SCP).
Who should attend: Facilities that discharge process wastewater, including manufacturing, metal finishing, food and beverage processing, chemical production, and other industries
Thursday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.
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Permit Monitoring and Reporting
This class discusses the different types of samples collected, the methodology for sample collection, handling, and storage; how to complete the necessary paperwork associated with compliance sample collection; primary and secondary wastewater measurement devices; and how wastewater flow measurement relates to compliance sample collection. Because most industries contract with a laboratory to analyze their compliance samples, this class focuses on helping customers become more sophisticated consumers of laboratory services by explaining the services labs provide and how to ask for what you need.
Thursday, March 5 at 2 p.m.
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Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) and Enforcement
This class will explain the requirements for WES’ FOG rules, best practices for complying with these rules, and prohibitions. In addition, this class explains what action or inaction on the part of the customer constitutes a violation and then discusses what the WES’ response might be. Other information includes steps the customer can take to mitigate the city's enforcement response and the basics of corrective actions and civil penalty assessments.
Thursday, March 12 at 2 p.m.
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Stormwater Compliance
This class gives an overview of WES Stormwater regulations, including WES’ overall Stormwater Management Program and Stormwater pollution prevention practices or Best Management Practices (BMPs). This class will also explain WES’ private inspection program, common findings, and guidance on maintaining private stormwater infrastructure.
Thursday, March 12 at 2 p.m.
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