The City of Arlington continues its inlet decal program , developed in 2015 , to help reduce flooding attributable to clogged storm drainpipes and to improve water quality throughout the City . Inlet decals are placed on neighborhood inlets that have been identified as flood prone by Stormwater Maintenance personnel . When illegal dumping or clogged inlet concerns are reported to the city , Stormwater Maintenance will place inlet decals on the identified inlet and a stormwater violation door hanger on nearby properties as needed . Environmental Specialists in the Stormwater Environmental Management Division are notified if the location is or becomes prone to repetitive illegal dumping . The Stormwater Educator maintains a database that includes the inlet location , Cartegraph OMS asset number , and the number of decals and / or door hangers placed , along with any site-specific notes .
In FY 2021 , a total of 366 inlet decals were placed on storm drains throughout the city .
Hazard Communication Program :
The Stormwater Educator is also responsible for providing internal Hazard Communication training to Public Works and Transportation staff . The training covers hazardous chemical labeling systems , Safety Data Sheets , handling and storing hazardous chemicals , proper personal protective equipment , exposure risks and effects , and basic first aid . The training is provided to PWT staff annually . In FY 21 , the Stormwater Educator held HAZCOM training virtually due to COVID-19 . A total of 123 PWT employees attended the training and submitted answers to the short quiz that accompanied the virtual presentation .
New Business and Multi-Family Housing Education Program :
The City of Arlington continues the Multi-Family Housing complex stormwater pollution prevention outreach program . Arlington Apartment complex managers are provided with presentations and / or printed materials concerning stormwater pollution prevention and fats , oils , and grease ( FOG ). This program is an effort to prevent sanitary sewer overflows and educate residents regarding surface water quality . In FY21 , stormwater pollution prevention postcards were created to welcome new businesses to the community and to address multifamily housing sanitary sewer overflows and other stormwater pollutant issues . Postcards are sent to new businesses and to residents of multifamily housing complexes which have repeated sanitary sewer overflows .
Additionally , in FY21 , the Stormwater Educator attend the City of Arlington Code Enforcement Multi-Family Housing Workshop to present on stormwater pollution issues prevalent at multifamily housing locations as well as flood preparedness and safety . In FY21 , the Code Workshops were held virtually in May and June with approximately 138 apartment managers in attendance .
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Water Utilities : The Water Utilities Communications Coordinator ( WUCC ) is responsible for educational activities in support of maintaining water and sewer infrastructure , including fats , oils , and grease ( FOG ) education , water use / reuse , water conservation , and drought education . The WUCC participated in 21 activities and / or events during the reporting period including school presentations , library education , and community events . Attendance at these events during the reporting period was approximately 2,759 . The WUCC also held 10 virtual events in conjunction with Tarrant Regional Water District due to COVID-19 restrictions . These online workshops had approximately 1,581 in attendance .
Regional Activities : The City of Arlington continues to participate in the NCTCOG Stormwater Public Education Task Force ( PETF ). The PETF develops regional education efforts , materials , outreach programs ,
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