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Spill Prevention & Emergency Response Plan

City of Ilwaco WTP

120 Walburg Rd.
Ilwaco, WA 98624
360-777-8330

Emergency Contact Information

Onsite Emergency Contact(s) Daryl Gardner/Supervisor- Primary

360-777-8330/503-440-2850

Dennis Schweizer/WTPO- Secondary

360-777-8330/503-801-0091

Emergency Response Contact(s) Fire/Paramedics/Police: 911

Fire Non-Emergency Line: (360) 642-2316

Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Line: (360) 642-9403

Ilwaco City Hall (360) 642-3145

Pacific County
Health Department: (253) 798-6047

Pacific County
Emergency Management: (360) 642-9340

Department of Ecology: (360) 407-6300

National Response Center: (800) 424-8802

WA State Police (800) 283-7808

Local Emergency Medical Facility Ocean Beach Hospital

174 1st Ave. N.
Ilwaco, WA.
360-642-3181

Material Safety Data Sheets In Water treatment lab office

File on Spill Response
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Spill Prevention:
Hazardous Substance Management: All hazardous substances, including chemical wastes, are to be
managed in a way that prevents release. The following general requirements are to be followed. They
include:

 Container Management:
- All hazardous substance containers must be in good condition and compatible with the
materials stored within.
- All hazardous substance containers must be accessible and spacing between containers
must provide sufficient access to perform periodic inspections and respond to releases.
- Empty hazardous substance containers (drums) must have all markers and labels removed
and the container marked with the word ‘empty’.
- Any spills on the exterior of the container must be cleaned immediately.
- Flammable materials stored or dispensed from drums or totes must be grounded to
prevent static spark.
- Do not overfill waste drums. 4”of headspace must remain to allow for expansion

 Good Housekeeping:
- All hazardous substances must be stored inside buildings or under cover;
- Store hazardous substances not used daily in cabinets, or in designated areas;
- All chemicals that are transferred from larger to smaller containers must be transferred by
use of a funnel or spigot.
- All hazardous substance containers should be closed while not in use;
- Use drip pans or other collection devices to contain drips or leaks from dispensing
containers or equipment;
- Implement preventative maintenance activities to reduce the potential for release from
equipment;
- Immediately clean up and properly manage all small spills or leaks;
- Periodically inspect equipment and hazardous substance storage areas to ensure leaks or
spills are not occurring;
- Use signage to identity hazardous substance storage or waste collection areas;
- Keep all work areas and hazardous substance storage areas clean and in good general
condition.

 Secondary containment:
- Store all bulk chemicals (>55 gallons) within appropriate secondary containment, or any
sized chemical if there is a potential for release to the environment.
- Secondary containment should be checked periodically, and any spills identified in
secondary containment must be immediately cleaned up and removed.

 Marking/labeling:
- Ensure all hazardous substances, including chemical wastes, are properly marked and
labeled in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
- Ensure that hazardous substances transferred to small containers are marked with the
chemicals name (example- “Isopropyl Alcohol”) and hazard (example- “Flammable”).
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Employee Training: All employees must receive periodic training on the proper handling of hazardous
substances; spill prevention practices, and emergency response procedures. Training must include a
review of the spill prevention and emergency response plan, and a review of location and use of
emergency response equipment. Training can be recorded through safety committee meetings, staff
training logs, or other equivalent record keeping.

Hazardous Substance Inventory: An inventory must be maintained for all hazardous substance stored in
quantity (<55 gallons), and/or list of locations where non-bulk hazardous substances are stored
(flammable lockers- shop floor).

Spill Response Equipment: Spill response equipment must be maintained and located in areas where
spills are likely to occur. Spill kits should provide adequate response capabilities to manage any
anticipated spill or release. The following general requirements are to be followed: They include:

 Stock spill clean up kits that are compatible with the hazardous substances stored on site;
 Locate spill kits in areas where spills are likely to occur (loading docks, chemical storage areas,
locations where hazardous substance are being transferred);
 Spill kits should be sized to managing an anticipated release (spill equal to the largest container);
 Emergency response equipment should be inspected periodically to ensure that the spill kit is
complete.

Spill Response, First Aid Equipment and Fire Alarm Location(s):

Locations Spill Equipment Content/Inventory

Chemical Feed area 95gl- Spill Kit including 95-gl over pack drum, 16 (3”x 48”) universal
absorbent socks, 10 absorbent socks (3” x 120”)100 universal bonded
pads, 1 gal. Container of ENSORB, 1 pack of wipers, 2 pair nitrile
gloves, 2 pair goggles, 5 disposable bags with ties, disposable bags and
ties & Emergency Response Guidebook.
Eye wash and shower NE Corner
Eyewash station North wall of Lab
Alarm Keypad 1 @ main entry door
First Aid Kit @ main entry door

Emergency Response Plan:

The Emergency Response Plan is a facility specific plan for dealing with emergencies and shall be
implemented immediately whenever there is a fire, explosion, or release of a hazardous substance that
threatens human health or the environment. The emergency response plan shall be reviewed and
immediately amended whenever:
 The plan fails in an emergency;
 The facility changes in its design, construction, operation, maintenance, or other
circumstances in a way that increases the potential for fire, explosions, or release of a
hazardous substance;
 The list of emergency contacts change; or
 The list of emergency equipment changes.

Response actions in the event of a spill or release:

In the event of a hazardous substance spill or release, immediately take the following measures to keep
the spill from entering sewer or storm drains, spreading off-site, or affecting human health. In all cases
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caution and common sense must be maintained with the primary goal being to prevent and/or limit
personal injury.

Stop, contain, and clean up the chemical spill if:

 The spilled chemical and its hazardous properties have been identified;
 The spill is small and easily contained;
 Responder is aware of the chemicals’ hazardous properties.

If a spill or release cannot be controlled or injuries have occurred due to the release the following
procedures should be implemented:

 Summon help or alert others of the release;

 Evacuate immediate area, and provide care to the injured- Call 911;
 If potential fire or explosion hazards exist initiate evacuation procedures- Call 911;
 Respond defensively to any uncontrolled spills:
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment when responding to any spill;
- Attempt to shut off the source of the release (if safe to do so);
- Eliminate sources of ignition (if safe to do so);
- Protect drains by use of adsorbent, booms or drain covers (if safe to do so).
 Notify onsite emergency contact(s);
 Notify other trained staff and/or [emergency response contractor] to assist with the spill
response and cleanup activities;
 Coordinate response activities with local emergency personnel (fire department);
 Be prepared to provide MSDS information to fire department, EMT, hospital or
physician;
 Notify appropriate agency if a release has entered the environment. Refer to Notification
and Reporting section for reporting thresholds.

Evacuation Procedures:
In the event of a hazardous substance release that has the potential for fire, explosion or other human
health hazards the following procedures will be implemented:

 Facility staff will be notified of evacuation by one or more of the following method(s):
[Verbal, Intercom, Portable Radio, Alarm, Other].
 Notification to emergency services will be performed- Call 911.
 Facility staff will follow predetermined evacuation routes and assemble at designated
areas. Evacuation maps must be displayed throughout the facility.
 Individuals responsible for coordinating evacuations must confirm if the business has
been completely evacuated.
 Facility staff will be made familiar with evacuation procedures during new employee
orientation, and annual trainings thereafter.
 Designated emergency response contacts will coordinate all activities with outside
emergency personnel.

Spill Cleanup and Disposal:

In the event of a hazardous substance release spill cleanup materials are to be properly characterized to
determine if it designates as a Washington State Dangerous Waste. The designated onsite emergency
contact, with the assistance of [waste disposal vendor] and other resources will determine the wastes
status prior to disposal.
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Reporting a Release:
If a hazardous substance spill has been released to soil, surface water, drains or air the following
notifications (within 24-hours) must be performed:

 Fire Department (any release that poses an immediate threat to human health, property
or the environment):
 Department of Ecology (any release; notification performed within 24-hours):
 Pacific County Health Department (any release):
 National Response Center (release of oil or fuel to surface water, or a release of a
chemical with an established Reportable Quantity-RQ)

When reporting a release prepare to provide the following information (use spill report form):
 Your name and telephone number from where you are calling;
 Exact address of the release or threatened release;
 Date, time, cause and type of incident (fire, air release, spill, etc.)
 Material and quantity of the release, to the extent known;
 Current condition of the facility;
 Extent of injuries, if any; and
 Possible hazards to the public health and/or environment outside of the facility.
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Hazardous Substance Inventory: Those materials manufactured, stored, used and/or generated as a
chemical in quantities >55 gallons or 50#.

Hazardous Substance Manufacturer Quantity/Unit of Issue

Aluminum Sulfate Cascade Columbia < 8 ea. 55-gl. drum

Aluminum Sulfate Hydrate Geo Specialties 13 ea. 50# bags

Sodium Hypochlorite Northstar Chemical < 500 gls. Bulk tank
Polymer 8105 Nalco 4 ea. 55-gl drum
Polymer 573C Kemira 2 ea. 55-gl. drum
Soda Ash Solvay <48 50# bags
Sodium Bicarbonate Church & Dwight 7 ea. 50# bags
Potassium Permanganate Organic Industries <48 25 Kg. kegs
Calcium Thiosulfate Cascade Columbia < 8 ea. 55-gl drum
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Facility Map: Include emergency exits routes, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, spill response equipment
and first aid stations (eye wash, first aid kits, etc.)