Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, that
allows any nonstormwater discharge, including sewage, processed wastewater,
and wash water to enter the Township's storm drainage system
or the waters of this commonwealth is prohibited.
No person shall allow or cause to allow, discharges into the Township's storm drainage system, or discharges into 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.
The following discharges are authorized unless they are determined
to be significant contributors of pollution to the Township's
storm drainage system or to the waters of this commonwealth:
Discharges from potable water sources including water line flushing
and fire hydrant flushing, if such discharges do not contain detectable
concentrations of total residual chlorine (TRC).
In the event that the Township or DEP determines that any of the discharges identified in Subsection C significantly contribute pollutants to the Township's storm drainage system or to the waters of this commonwealth, the Township or DEP will notify the responsible person(s) to cease the discharge.
Roof drains and sump pumps shall discharge to infiltration or
vegetative BMPs.
No person shall modify, remove, fill, landscape, or alter any
SWM BMPs, facilities, areas, or structures without the written approval
of the Township.