The township finds that:
(A) Illicit discharges contain pollutants that will significantly degrade the waterbodies and water resources of the township, thus threatening the health, safety and welfare of the citizenry;
(B) Illicit discharges enter the storm water drainage system through either direct connections (such as, wastewater piping either mistakenly or deliberately connected to the storm drains) or indirect connections (such as, infiltration into the storm drain system or spills connected by drain inlets);
(C) Establishing the measures for controlling illicit discharges and connections contained in this chapter and implementing the same will address many of the deleterious effects of illicit discharges; and
(D) Any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is a threat to public health, safety and welfare, and is declared and deemed a nuisance.
(Prior Code, § 72.001.2) (Ord. 05-05, passed 9-8-2005)