Environmental risks from equine establishments

• The storage of oil - particularly heating oil

• The storage of chemicals - including sterilizing agents, biocides, disinfectants and medicines

• Foul drainage - including that from associated houses and offices

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You should store pool chemicals in a secure area or within a bunded storage area, preferably covered by a roof. The store should be sited on a solid base, with a surrounding wall that is resistant to chemical attack. There should be no drainage outlet, and chemical spillages should be contained and soaked up with an absorbent material. In the event of a spill you must contact the environment agency immediately if chemicals enter or might enter surface water drains.