[Ord. 2005-26 § 1,
2005]
To prohibit the spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials
other than stormwater to the municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4) operated by the Borough of Ship Bottom so as to protect public
health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for the failure
to comply.
[Ord. 2005-26 § 1,
2005]
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.
Waste and wastewater from humans or household operations.
Any physical or non-physical connection that discharges domestic
sewage, non-contact cooling water, process wastewater, or other industrial
waste (other than stormwater) to the municipal separate storm sewer
system operated by the Borough of Ship Bottom, unless that discharge
is authorized under a NJPDES permit other than the Tier A Municipal
Stormwater General Permit (NPPDES Permit Number NJ0141852). Non-physical
connections may include, but are not limited to, leaks, flows, or
overflows into the municipal separate storm sewer system.
Non-domestic 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. § 1317(a), (b), or (c)).
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with
drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated
by the Borough of Ship Bottom 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. Non-contact
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 production or use of
any raw material, intermediate product, finished product, byproduct,
or water product. Process wastewater includes, but is not limited
to, leachate and cooling water other than non-contact 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.
[Ord. 2005-26 § 1,
2005]
A.
The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater
to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the Borough
of Ship Bottom is prohibited. The spilling, dumping, or disposal of
materials other than stormwater in such a manner as to cause the discharge
of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system is also
prohibited.
B.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged through an illicit
connection to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by
the Borough of Ship Bottom any domestic sewage, non-contact cooling
water, process wastewater, or other industrial waste (other than stormwater).
[Ord. 2005-26 § 1,
2005]
A.
Water line flushing and discharges from potable water sources.
B.
Uncontaminated ground water (e.g., infiltration, crawl space or basement
sump pumps, foundation or footing drains, rising ground waters).
C.
Air conditioning condensate (excluding contact and non-contact cooling
water).
D.
Irrigation water (including landscape and lawn watering runoff).
E.
Flows from springs, riparian habitats and wetlands, water reservoir
discharges and diverted stream flows.
F.
Residential car washing water, and residential swimming pool discharges.
G.
Sidewalk, driveway and street wash water.
H.
Flows from fire fighting activities.
I.
Flows from rinsing of the following equipment with clean water:
1.
Beach maintenance equipment immediately following their use for their
intended purposes; and
2.
Equipment used in the application of salt and de-icing materials
immediately following salt and de-icing material applications. Prior
to rinsing with clean water, all residual salt and de-icing materials
must be removed from equipment and vehicles to the maximum extent
practicable using dry cleaning methods (e.g., shoveling and sweeping).
Recovered materials are to be returned to storage for reuse or properly
discarded.
3.
Rinsing of equipment, as noted in the above situation is limited
to exterior, undercarriage, and exposed parts and does not apply to
engines or other enclosed machinery.
[Ord. 2005-26 § 1,
2005]
This chapter shall be enforced by the police department and/or
code enforcement officer of the Borough of Ship Bottom.
[Ord. 2005-26 § 1,
2005]
Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a
fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for a term not to
exceed 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion
of the judge. The continuation of such violation for each successive
day shall constitute a separate offense, and the person or persons
allowing or permitting the continuation of the violation may be punished
as provided above for each separate offense.
