Any drain
or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, that allows any
nonstormwater discharge, including sewage, process wastewater, and
wash water, to enter the regulated small MS4 or to enter the surface
waters of this Commonwealth is prohibited.
No person
shall allow, or cause to allow, discharges into the regulated small
MS4, or discharges into surface waters of this Commonwealth which
are not composed entirely of stormwater, except:
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 municipality or PADEP determines that any of the discharges identified in subsection C of this section significantly contributes to pollution of a regulated small MS4 or the waters of this Commonwealth, the municipality or PADEP will notify the responsible person(s) to cease the discharge.
Roof drains and sump pumps shall discharge to infiltration or
vegetative BMPs where feasible.
No person
shall modify, remove, fill, landscape, or alter any SWM BMPs, facilities,
areas, or structures that were installed as a requirement of this
chapter unless it is part of an approved maintenance program and written
approval of the municipality has been obtained.
No person
shall place any structure, fill, landscaping, or vegetation into a
stormwater facility or BMP or within a drainage easement which would
limit or alter the functioning of the stormwater facility or BMP without
the written approval of the municipality.