Note: The following language taken from DEP's NPDES program and model NPDES ordinance is required to be incorporated into this chapter.
A. 
No person in the Township shall allow, or cause to allow, stormwater discharges into the Township's separate storm sewer system which are not composed entirely of stormwater, except 1) as provided in Subsection B below; and 2) discharges allowed under a state or federal permit.
B. 
Discharges that may be allowed based on a finding by the Township that the discharge(s) do not significantly contribute to pollution to surface waters of the commonwealth, are:
(1) 
Discharges from fire-fighting activities.
(2) 
Potable water sources including dechlorinated waterline and fire hydrant flushings.
(3) 
Irrigation drainage.
(4) 
Routine external building washdown (which does not use detergents or other compounds).
(5) 
Air conditioning condensate.
(6) 
Water from individual residential car washing.
(7) 
Spring water from crawl space pumps.
(8) 
Uncontaminated water from foundation or from footing drains.
(9) 
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(10) 
Lawn watering.
(11) 
Pavement wastewaters 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.
(12) 
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges.
(13) 
Uncontaminated groundwater.
C. 
In the event that the Township determines that any of the discharges identified in § 187-41B significantly contribute to pollution of waters of the Commonwealth, or is so notified by DEP, the Township will notify the responsible person to cease the discharge.
D. 
Upon notice provided by the Township under § 187-41C, the discharger will have a reasonable time, as determined by the Township, to cease the discharge consistent with the degree of pollution caused by the discharge.
E. 
Nothing in this section shall affect a discharger's responsibilities under state law.
A. 
The following connections are prohibited, except as provided in § 187-41B above:
B. 
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; and
C. 
Any drain or conveyance connected from a commercial or industrial land use to the separate storm sewer system which has not been documented in plans, maps, or equivalent records and approved by the Township.