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 waters of this commonwealth is prohibited.
B. 
No person shall allow, or cause to allow, 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 to the waters of this commonwealth:
- Discharges from firefighting activities
- Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands
- Potable water sources including water line flushing
- Uncontaminated water from foundations or from footing drains
- Irrigation drainage
- Lawn watering
- Air-conditioning condensate
- Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges
- Springs
- Uncontaminated groundwater
- Water from crawl space pumps
- Water from individual residential car washing
- 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
- Routine external building wash down (which does not use detergents or other compounds)
D. 
In the event that the municipality or DEP determines that any of the discharges identified in Subsection C significantly contribute to pollution of the waters of this commonwealth, the municipality or DEP will notify the responsible person(s) to cease the discharge.
Roof drains and sump pumps shall discharge to infiltration or vegetative BMPs and to the maximum extent practicable satisfy the criteria for DIAs consistent with Appendix C.1[1] of this chapter.
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Editor's Note: Appendix C.1 is on file in the Borough offices.
No person shall modify, remove, fill, landscape, or alter any SWM BMPs, facilities, areas, or structures without the written approval of the municipality.