[Noisebridge-discuss] Fwd: Re: Pressure washer rental costs near nb

[hep]

Drains in SF lead into a combined stormwater/sewage system. During times of
heavy rainflow (not now obviously) the system is overwhelmed and they will
open the stormwater gates and dump directly into the bay and ocean via
several storm overflow hatches. However, even in dry times the system is
designed to only treat normal sewage, oil and grease from food production,
but not anything else. This isn't  "misinformed as to how the water flows
in the city", this is information directly from the sf water authority, and
the reason their "only rain down the drains" ad campaign exists.

"Wastewater treatment plants are designed to clean wastewater containing
human waste, oil, and grease. However, they are not able to remove
completely other pollutants and these may remain in the water after
treatment. We all can help prevent pollution of the bay or ocean by not
pouring automotive fluids, yard and garden chemicals, or waste medicines
down the sink or toilet, on the ground, or into local storm drains. Bring
untreatable wastes to the San Francisco Household Hazardous Waste Facility
for recycling or disposal. Call (415) 330-1405 or visit:
http://pollutionprevention.sfwater.org."

http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=398
http://www.sfwater.org/cfapps/lims/beachmain1.cfm
http://www.sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=96
http://museumca.org/creeks/1690-OBSFSewers.html
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2012/01/24/storms-cause-sewage-systems-to-overflow-into-bay/




On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 12:29 PM, Ronald Cotoni <setient at gmail.com> wrote:

> Because you clearly do not quite understand how the US legal system works.
>  First, we are in a bit of a mess since Eclair painted the sidewalk.  This
> is an offense that merits a fine.  If we wash it off and for whatever
> reason the runoff contained some dangerous chemical (its paint of an
> unknown type, which means we have no clue what is in it but it is better to
> assume it is the most toxic of paint that exists), we could be held liable
> for it running into the water supply.  Depending how toxic it is.  Chances
> are we would prolly be fine but if we are not, you need insurance.  The
> companies that do this on a regular basis have liability insurance for this
> sort of thing.  So while it may cost is 300 for us to do it our selves
> (throwing out a number), it could cost way more if something bad happens.
>  I honestly don't know but you should think about this since while
> Noisebridge is a unique hackerspace with a Docracy and such, that doesn't
> necessarily apply to the rest of the planet.  If you would like, I will be
> at the meeting tonight and we can discuss the real world vs noisebridge's
> world.
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 12:20 PM, spinach williams <
> spinach.williams at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> On Jan 14, 2014 11:22 AM, "Adrian Chadd" <adrian.chadd at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > So how much public liability insurance do you suggest the person who
>> > can "wash a sidewalk" have?
>> someone who can wash a sidewalk would know. what's with the scare quotes,
>> anyway?
>>
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