Notwithstanding other requirements in this chapter, the following categories of non-stormwater discharges or flows are exempted from the requirements of this subchapter:
(A) Water line and hydrant flushing for maintenance;
(B) Irrigation water;
(C) Footing, foundation, and crawl space drains, sump pump seepage and groundwater (uncontaminated);
(D) Excess storm sewer cleaning water not collected by a vacuum truck (uncontaminated);
(E) Fire suppression activities;
(F) Uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
(G) Springs;
(H) Residential car washing;
(I) Non-commercial car washing by community organizations;
(J) Residential house washing;
(K) External building wash down, without detergents;
(L) Dechlorinated/dibrominated residential swimming pool discharges;
(M) Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration (as defined at 40 CFS 35.2005(20));
(N) Pavement wash waters provided spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spill material has been removed) and where detergents are not used;
(O) Uncontaminated condensate from air condition units, coolers, and other compressors, and from outside storage of refrigerated gases or liquids;
(P) Street wash water;
(Q) Naturally introduced detritus (e.g., leaves and twigs).
(Ord. 10-2024, passed 7-8-2024)