[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Mount
Laurel as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 6-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-7]
The definitions below are the same as or based upon corresponding definitions
in the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) rules and
regulations at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2 a seq.
Waste and wastewater from humans or household operations.
Any physical or nonphysical connection that discharges domestic sewage,
noncontact cooling water, process wastewater or other industrial waste (other
than stormwater) to the municipal stormwater sewer system operated by the
Township of Mount Laurel unless that discharge is authorized under a NJPDES
permit other than the Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit (NJDES Permit
Number NJ0141852). Nonphysical connections may include, but are not limited
to, leaks, flows or overflows into the municipal stormwater sewer system.
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), (h) or (c).
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 Mount
Laurel, or other public body, and is designed and used for collecting and
conveying stormwater.
A permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
to implement the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES)
rules and regulations at N.J.A.C. 7:14A.
Water used to reduce temperature for the purpose of cooling where
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.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association
or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.
Any water that, 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.
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.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged through an illicit
connection to the municipal storm sewer system operated by the Township of
Mount Laurel any domestic sewage, noncontact cooling water, process wastewater
or other industrial waste (other than stormwater).
This article shall be enforced by the Township of Mount Laurel as directed
by the Office of the Township Manager.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this
article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100. Each day of violation
may be the basis of a separate violation.
[Adopted 6-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-9]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
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 Mount Laurel Township
or any other public body, and is designed and used for collecting and conveying
stormwater.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association,
or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.
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.
The spilling, dumping or disposal of materials other than stormwater
to or into the municipal storm sewer system operated by Mount Laurel Township
is prohibited. The spilling, dumping or disposal of materials other than stormwater
in such a manner as to likely cause the discharge of pollutants to the municipal
storm sewer system is also prohibited.
Exceptions to prohibition include:
A.Â
Water line flushing and discharges from potable water
sources;
B.Â
Uncontaminated groundwater (e.g., infiltration, crawl
space or basement sump pumps, foundation or footing drains, rising groundwaters);
C.Â
Air-conditioning condensate (excluding contact and noncontact
cooling water);
D.Â
Irrigation water (including landscape and lawn watering
runoff);
E.Â
Flows from springs, riparian habitats and wetlands, water
reservoir discharges and diverted stream flows;
F.Â
Residential car washing water and residential swimming
pool discharges;
G.Â
Sidewalk, driveway and street wash water;
H.Â
Flows from fire-fighting activities;
I.Â
Flows from rinsing of the following equipment with clean
water: equipment used in the application of salt and de-icing materials immediately
following salt and de-icing material applications. Prior to rinsing with clean
water, all residual salt and de-icing materials must be removed from equipment
and vehicles to the maximum extent practicable using dry cleaning methods
(e.g., shoveling and sweeping). Recovered materials are to be returned to
storage for reuse or properly discarded. Rinsing of equipment, as noted in
the above situation, is limited to exterior, undercarriage, and exposed parts
and does not apply to engines or other enclosed machinery.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the Township of
Mount Laurel as directed by the Office of the Township Manager.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this
article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100. Each day of violation
may be the basis of a separate violation.
