A.
Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, that allows any non-stormwater discharge, including sewage, process wastewater, or wash water to enter the separate storm sewer system, or otherwise to enter the waters of the Commonwealth is prohibited. Any connections to the storm drain system from indoor drains and sinks also are prohibited.
B.
No person shall allow, or cause to allow, discharges into surface waters of the 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 the Commonwealth:
(1)
Noncontaminated discharges 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 and flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(4)
Noncontaminated HVAC condensation and water from geothermal systems.
(5)
Diverted stream flows and springs.
(6)
Water from crawl space pumps.
(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)
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(9)
Uncontaminated water from foundations or from footing drains.
(10)
Noncontaminated lawn watering.
(11)
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges.
(12)
Uncontaminated groundwater.
(13)
Water from individual residential car washing.
(14)
Routine external building wash down (which does not use detergents or other compounds).