[Ord. 447, 1/2/2007, § 701]
1. Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, which
allows any nonstormwater discharge including sewage, process wastewater,
and wash water to enter the waters of this commonwealth is prohibited.
2. Discharges, which may be allowed, if they do not significantly contribute
to pollution to the waters of this commonwealth, are:
A. Discharges from firefighting activities.
B. Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
C. Potable water sources including dechlorinated water line and fire
hydrant flushings.
D. Uncontaminated water from foundations or from footing drains.
G. Air conditioning condensate.
H. Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges.
J. Uncontaminated groundwater.
K. Water from crawl space pumps.
L. Water from individual residential car washing.
M. 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.
N. Routine external building wash down (which does not use detergents
or other compounds).
3. In the event that the Township or DEP determines that any of the discharges identified in Subsection
2 significantly contribute to pollution of the waters of this commonwealth, the Township or DEP will notify the responsible person(s) to cease the discharge.
[Ord. 447, 1/2/2007, § 702]
Roof drains and sump pumps shall discharge to infiltration or
vegetative BMPs to the maximum extent practicable.
[Ord. 447, 1/2/2007, § 703]
No person shall modify, remove, fill, landscape, or alter any
SWM BMPs without the written approval of the Township.