A.
Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, that
allows a nonstormwater discharge, including sewage, process wastewater,
and wastewater, to enter the waters of this commonwealth is prohibited.
A.
The following discharges are authorized unless they are determined
to be significant contributors to pollution to the waters of this
commonwealth:
(1)
Discharges from firefighting activities.
(2)
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(3)
Potable water sources, including water line and fire hydrant flushing.
(4)
Uncontaminated water from foundations or from footing drains.
(5)
Irrigation drainage.
(6)
Lawn watering.
(7)
Air-conditioning condensate.
(8)
De-chlorinated swimming pool discharges.
(9)
Springs.
(10)
Uncontaminated groundwater.
(11)
Water from crawl space pumps.
(12)
Water from individual residential car washing.
(13)
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.
(14)
Routine external building wash down (which does not use detergents
or other compounds).
(15)
Discharge from diverted stream flows.
No person shall modify, remove, fill, landscape, or alter any
SWM BMPs, facilities, areas, or structures without the written approval
of Springfield Township.
