[Amended 9-12-2022 by Ord. No. 1733]
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 a regulated small MS4 or to enter the surface
waters of this commonwealth, is prohibited. Any connections to the
storm drain system from indoor drains and sinks also are prohibited.
B. No person shall allow, or cause to allow, discharges into a regulated
small MS4, or 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 of a regulated small MS4
or to the waters of this commonwealth:
(1) Discharges or flows from firefighting activities.
(2) Discharges from potable water sources including waterline 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 foundation and
footing drains and crawl space pumps.
(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 concentration of TRC.
D. In the event that the municipality or DEP determines that any of the discharges identified in Subsection
C significantly contribute pollution to a regulated small MS4 or to the waters of this commonwealth, the municipality or DEP will notify the responsible person(s) to cease the discharge.
[Amended 9-12-2022 by Ord. No. 1733]
Roof drains and sump pumps shall not be connected to streets,
sanitary or storm sewers, or roadside ditches, and shall discharge
to infiltrate areas or vegetative BMPs wherever feasible to the maximum
extent practicable, unless otherwise approved by the Township Engineer.