As used in this chapter, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their
use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates a different meaning:
ILLICIT CONNECTION
Any physical or nonphysical connection that discharges domestic sewage,
noncontact cooling water, process wastewater, or other industrial waste (other
than stormwater) to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by
the Township of Little Egg Harbor, unless that discharge is authorized under
a NJPDES permit other than the Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit
(NJPDES Permit Number NJ0141852). Nonphysical connections may include, but
are not limited to, leaks, flows, or overflows into the municipal separate
storm sewer system.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
Nondomestic waste, including, but not limited to, those pollutants
regulated under Section 307(a), (b), or (c) of the Federal Clean Water Act
[33 U.S.C. § 1317(a), (b), or (c)].
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
A conveyance, or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage
systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made
channels, or storm drains), that is owned or operated by the Township of Little
Egg Harbor or other public body, and is designed and used for collecting and
conveying stormwater.
NJPDES PERMIT
A permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
to implement the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES)
rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14A.
NONCONTACT COOLING WATER
Water used to reduce temperature for the purpose of cooling. Such
waters do not come into direct contact with any raw material, intermediate
product (other than heat), or finished product. Noncontact cooling water may
however contain algaecides, or biocides to control fouling of equipment such
as heat exchangers and/or corrosion inhibitors.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association,
or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.
PROCESS WASTEWATER
Any water which, during manufacturing or processing, comes into direct
contact with, or results from, the production or use of any raw material,
intermediate product, finished product, byproduct, or waste product. Process
wastewater includes, but is not limited to, leachate and cooling water other
than noncontact cooling water.
STORMWATER
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that
runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, is captured
by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage facilities, or is conveyed
by snow removal equipment.