Use and design of oil separators in surface water drainage systems

Guidance for Pollution Prevention 3

NetRegs, 2022
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Guidance for Pollution Prevention

Abstract

Provides guidelines intended to assist in deciding on the need for an oil separator at a site and the size and type of separator which is appropriate. Describes how oil separators work, where they are needed, choosing the right separator, types and classes of separator, sizes, closure devices and alarms. Also looks at installation and labelling, maintenance and use, waste management and emergencies.

History

Supersedes PPG 3: Use and design of oil separators in surface water drainage systems (EA, 2006). Version 1, March 2022. Does not apply in England. Guidance for Pollution Prevention is a new series replacing Pollution Prevention Guidelines.

Subjects

  • Roads
  • Building services
  • Transport facilities
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Road surface water drainage
  • Waste disposal/drainage

Publisher History

NetRegs provides environmental guidance for small and medium-sized businesses in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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