Copper

Copper: P2 Options: Laundry Services

• Replace corroded copper piping.
• Consider using less abrasive detergents and solvents.

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Copper: P2 Options: Power Utilities (Cooling Towers/Boilers)

• For cooling towers, consider non-copper biocides and corrosion inhibitors.
• Consider using ozone biocide treatment.
• Recirculate cooling water.
• Minimize the amount of boiler cleaning wastes and scaling through chemical analysis and good record keeping.
• Treat boiler water before discharging.
• Recycle sludge to capture metals such as copper.

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Copper: P2 Options: Auto Services

• Train staff in proper materials and solvent handling procedures.
• Recycle spent solvents, antifreeze, radiator and other fluids
• Inspect vehicles for leaks. If leaks are found, use drip pans.
• Keep wastes segregated.
• Keep your shop or work area clean to avoid spills and accidents.
• Consider plugging up shop sewer drains.
• Sweep work area instead of hosing down.

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Copper: P2 Options: Printing

• Train employees on optimal use of chemicals and water.
• Recycle plates and plate materials. Recover metals.
• Consider installing a washless processing system.

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Copper: P2 Options: Plumbing

• Check for copper pipe corrosion.
• Replace old copper pipes with alternatives.

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Copper: P2 Options: Root Killers

• Practice xeriscape methods.

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Copper: P2 Options: Algicides

• Consider non-copper containing algae suppressants.

[References]

University of Utah Department of Chemical Safety Material Safety Data Sheets,
http://www.chem.utah.edu/MSDS/c.html

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, YardWise: A Green Guide to Yard Care,
ftp://ftp.tnrcc.state.tx.us/pub/ExecutiveDirector/
AgencyCommunications/topdoc/gi/028.pdf

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