The article explains how to create a plan to prevent storm water pollution in industries. By using worksheets and guidelines, operators can improve their practices to meet stricter regulations. Storm water can be a big issue in areas with heavy rainfall, and the size of the facility affects the plan's scope and cost. The five steps to follow are planning, assessment, identifying best practices, implementation, and evaluation. Operators need to find all possible sources of contamination and past spills to create an effective storm water program that meets regulations.