A. 
Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, that allows any nonstormwater discharge including sewage, process wastewater, and wash water to enter the waters of this commonwealth is prohibited.
B. 
No person shall allow, or cause to allow, discharges into surface waters of this commonwealth which are not composed entirely of stormwater, except:
(1) 
As provided in Subsection C below; and
(2) 
Discharges allowed under a state or federal permit.
C. 
The following discharges are authorized unless they are determined to be significant contributors to pollution to the waters of this commonwealth:
[Amended 10-27-2022 by Ord. No. 22-09]
(1) 
Discharges or flows from firefighting activities.
(2) 
Discharges from potable water sources, including water line flushing and fire hydrant flushing, if such discharges do not contain detectable concentrations of total residual chlorine (TRC).
(3) 
Noncontaminated irrigation water, water from lawn maintenance, landscape drainage and flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(4) 
Diverted stream flows and springs.
(5) 
Noncontaminated pumped groundwater and water from geothermal systems.
(6) 
Noncontaminated HVAC condensation and water from geothermal systems.
(7) 
Residential (i.e., not commercial) vehicle wash water where cleaning agents are not utilized.
(8) 
Noncontaminated hydrostatic test water discharges, if such discharges do not contain detectable concentrations of TRC.
D. 
In the event that the Township or DEP determines that any of the discharges identified in Subsection C significantly contribute to pollution of the waters of this commonwealth, the Township or DEP will notify the responsible person(s) to cease the discharge.
Roof drains and sump pumps shall discharge to infiltration or vegetative BMPs and to the maximum extent practicable satisfy the criteria for DIAs.
No person shall modify, remove, fill, landscape, or alter any SWM BMPs, facilities, areas, or structures in a manner without the written approval of the Township, with the exception of necessary maintenance activities such as mowing.