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 small MS4 or to enter the surface waters of this commonwealth is prohibited.
B.
No person in the Borough shall allow or cause to allow stormwater discharges into the Borough's municipal separate storm sewer system which are not composed entirely of stormwater, except discharges allowed under a state or federal permit.
C.
Discharges which may be allowed under the Borough's NPDES permit based on a finding by the Borough that the discharge(s) do not significantly contribute to pollution to surface waters of the commonwealth by the Borough are:
(1)
Discharges from firefighting activities.
(2)
Potable water sources, including water line and fire hydrant flushing, if such discharges do not contain detectable concentrations of total residual chlorine (TRC).
(3)
Uncontaminated water from foundation or from footing drains.
(4)
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(5)
Lawn watering.
(6)
Uncontaminated irrigation drainage.
(7)
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.
(8)
Routine external building wash-down (which does not use detergents or other compounds).
(9)
Uncontaminated air conditioning condensate and water from geothermal systems.
(10)
Water from individual residential car washing where cleaning agents are not utilized.
(11)
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges (pursuant to PADEP requirements).
(12)
Springs.
(13)
Uncontaminated groundwater.
(14)
Uncontaminated water from crawl space pumps or sump pumps.
(15)
Diverted stream flows.
D.
In the event that the Borough subsequently determines that any of the discharges identified in § 158-44C of this chapter degrade the quality of waters of the commonwealth or U.S. by the Borough, then the Borough will notify the responsible person to cease the discharge.
E.
Upon notice provided by the Borough under § 158-44D, 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.