(a) Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, which allows any non-storm water discharge, including sewage, process wastewater, and wash water to enter the waters of this Commonwealth is prohibited.
(b) No person shall allow, or cause to allow, discharges into surface waters of this Commonwealth that are not composed entirely of storm water, except (1) as provided in division (c) of this section, 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 of the waters of this Commonwealth:
Discharges from fire-fighting activities | Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands |
Potable water sources including water line and fire hydrant flushing | Uncontaminated water from foundations or from footing drains |
Irrigation drainage | Lawn watering |
Air conditioning condensate | De-chlorinated swimming pool discharges |
Springs | Uncontaminated ground water |
Water from crawlspace pumps | Water from individual residential car washing |
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 | Routine external building wash down (which does not use detergents or other compounds) |
(d) In the event that the Municipality or PA DEP determines that any of the discharges identified in division (c) of this section significantly contribute to pollution of the waters of this Commonwealth, the Municipality or PA DEP will notify the responsible person(s) to cease the discharge.
(Ord. 2458. Passed 11-15-10.)