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 municipality's separate storm sewer system or the waters of the commonwealth is prohibited.
C.
The following discharges are authorized unless they are determined by the municipality to be significant contributors to pollution to the municipality's separate storm sewer system or to the waters of the commonwealth:
(1)
Discharges from firefighting activities;
(2)
Potable water sources, including water line and fire hydrant flushings;
(3)
Irrigation drainage;
(4)
Air-conditioning condensate;
(5)
Springs;
(6)
Water from crawl space pumps;
(7)
Pavement wash waters where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spill material has been removed) and where detergents are not used;
(8)
Diverted stream flows;
(9)
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
(10)
Uncontaminated water from foundations or from footing drains;
(11)
Lawn watering;
(12)
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
(13)
Uncontaminated groundwater;
(14)
Water from individual residential car washing; and
(15)
Routine external building washdown (which does not use detergents or other compounds).
D.
In the event that the municipality determines that any of the discharges identified in § 165-42C significantly contribute pollutants to the municipality's separate storm sewer system or to the waters of the commonwealth, or is notified of such significant contribution of pollution by PADEP, the municipality will notify the responsible person to cease the discharge.
E.
Upon notice provided by the municipality under § 165-42D, the discharger shall, within a reasonable time period as determined by the municipality consistent with the degree of pollution caused by the discharge, cease the discharge.
F.
Nothing in this section shall affect a discharger's responsibilities under state law.