The Postal Service is reminding heads of USPS facilities that have stormwater basins or ponds to manage them in accordance with environmental regulations.
Stormwater basins are human-made depressions that collect runoff and control discharges.
Facility managers are responsible for routine preventive maintenance and inspections of the basins. This includes conducting routine visual inspections, completing necessary repairs and maintaining landscaping to ensure basins function properly.
Some basins may also require permits from local authorities.
If nonroutine repairs — including major structural support issues, alterations or upgrades — are necessary, contact the USPS facilities department through the Facilities Response Line, which can be found under the “Essential Links” section in the upper left corner of the Blue home page. You will need your ACE ID and password to log in.
The Stormwater Retention and Detention Basins maintenance management order has more information.
Employees with questions should contact their region’s USPS environmental specialist.
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