Notwithstanding other requirements in this chapter, the following categories of non-stormwater discharges or flows are exempted from the requirements of this chapter:
(A) Water line flushing;
(B) Landscape irrigation;
(C) Diverted streamflows;
(D) Rising ground waters;
(E) Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
(F) Uncontaminated pumped ground water;
(G) Discharges from potable water sources;
(H) Foundation drains;
(I) Air conditioning condensation;
(J) Irrigation water;
(K) Springs;
(L) Water from crawl space pumps;
(M) Footing drains;
(N) Lawn watering;
(O) Water used to wash vehicles and equipment, provided that there is no discharge of soaps, solvents, or detergents used for such purposes;
(P) Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
(Q) Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges not including discharges from saltwater swimming pools;
(R) Discharges from emergency firefighting activities;
(S) Naturally introduced detritus (e.g. leaves and twigs);
(T) Routine external building washdown water that does not use detergents;
(U) Dye-testing authorized by Hancock County.
(Ord. 2005-12C, passed 12-12-05; Am. Ord. 2018-11-A, passed 12-5-18; Am. Ord. 2022-10A, passed 10-4-22)