For the purpose of 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. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory. Definitions are based on or as set forth
in the definitions governing the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System, (NJPDES) rules in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2.
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 separate storm sewer
system operated by the Borough 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.
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. Section 1317(a), (b) 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 Borough 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 at N.J.A.C. 7:14A.
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.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
Any water which, during manufacturing or processing, comes
into direct contact with or results from the projection 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.
