Pollution Prevention Guidelines PPG3 Use and design of oil separators in surface water drainage systems
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Withdrawn
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.
Document History
Superseded by GPP 3: Use and design of oil separators in surface water drainage systems (NetRegs, 2022). Withdrawn in England in December 2015. Published April 2006. Supersedes 2000 version.
Publisher Information
Environment Agency
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