Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, that
allows any nonstormwater discharge, including sewage, process wastewater,
and wash water to enter a regulated small MS4 or to enter the surface
waters of this commonwealth is prohibited.
In Perkiomen Township, no person shall allow, or cause to allow, discharges into a regulated small MS4, or discharges into waters of this commonwealth, which are not composed entirely of stormwater, except 1) as provided in § 247-701C below and 2) discharges authorized under a state or federal permit.
The following discharges are authorized unless they are determined
to be significant contributors to pollution to a regulated small MS4
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).
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.
In the event that Perkiomen Township determines that any of the discharges identified in § 247-701B and C significantly contribute to pollution of waters of the commonwealth, or is so notified by the DEP, Perkiomen Township or the PA DEP will notify the responsible person to cease the discharge.
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 separate storm sewer system, and any
connections to the storm drain system from indoor drains and sinks.
When it is determined that the promotion of stormwater overland flow
and percolation is not advantageous, subject to authorization from
Perkiomen Township, roof drains and sump pumps may connect directly
to the streets, storm sewer system or roadside ditches/swales.
No person shall place any structure, fill, landscaping or vegetation
into a stormwater BMP or within a conservation easement which would
limit or alter the functioning of the BMP without the written approval
of the Township.