A.
Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, that allows nonstormwater discharge, including, but not limited to, sewage, processed wastewater, and wash water to enter a regulated small MS4 or to enter the surface waters of the commonwealth is prohibited.
B.
No person shall allow or cause to allow stormwater discharges into the Township's separate storm sewer system (regulated small MS4), or discharges into waters of the commonwealth, which are not composed entirely of stormwater, except discharges listed in Subsection C below, and discharges authorized under a state or federal permit.
C.
The following discharges are authorized unless they are determined to be significant contributors to pollution of a regulated small MS4 or to waters of the commonwealth:
(1)
Discharges or flows from firefighting activities.
(2)
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).
(3)
Noncontaminated irrigation water, water from lawn maintenance, landscape drainage and flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(4)
Diverted stream flows and springs.
(5)
Noncontaminated pumped groundwater and water from foundation and footing drains and crawl space pumps.
(6)
Noncontaminated HVAC condensation and water from geothermal systems.
(7)
Residential (i.e., not commercial) vehicle wash water where cleaning agents are not utilized.
(8)
Noncontaminated hydrostatic test water discharges, if such discharges do not contain detectable concentrations of TRC.
D.
In the event that the Township subsequently determines that any of the discharges identified in Subsection C significantly contribute pollutants to a regulated small MS4 or to waters of the commonwealth, then the Township or PADEP will notify the responsible person(s) to cease the discharge.
E.
Upon notice provided by the Township under Subsection D, the discharger will have a reasonable time to cease the discharge consistent with the degree of pollution caused by the discharge.
F.
Nothing in this section shall affect a discharger's responsibility under state law.