A. 
Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, that allows any nonstormwater discharge, including sewage, process wastewater, or wash water to enter the separate storm sewer system, or otherwise to enter the waters of the commonwealth is prohibited. Any connections to the storm drain system from indoor drains and sinks also are prohibited.
B. 
No person shall allow, or cause to allow, discharges into a regulated small MS4, or discharges into surface waters of this commonwealth which are not composed entirely of stormwater, except:
[Amended 8-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05]
(1) 
As provided in Subsection C below; 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 to a regulated small MS4 or to surface waters of this commonwealth which are not composed entirely of stormwater, except:
[Amended 8-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05]
(1) 
Discharges or flows from firefighting activities.
(2) 
Discharges from potable water sources including water line flushing and fire hydrant flushing, if such discharges do not contain detectable concentrations of total residual chlorine (TRC).
(3) 
Noncontaminated irrigation water, water from lawn maintenance, landscape drainage and flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(4) 
Diverted stream flows and springs.
(5) 
Noncontaminated pumped groundwater and water from foundation and footing drains and crawl space pumps.
(6) 
Noncontaminated HVAC condensation and water from geothermal systems.
(7) 
Residential (i.e., not commercial) vehicle wash water where cleaning agents are not utilized.
(8) 
Noncontaminated hydrostatic test water discharges if such discharges do not contain detectable concentration of TRC.
D. 
In the event that the municipality or DEP determines that any of the discharges identified in Subsection C significantly contribute pollution to a regulated small MS4 or to the waters of this commonwealth, the municipality or DEP will notify the responsible person(s) to cease the discharge.
[Amended 8-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05]
Roof drains shall not be connected to streets, sanitary or storm sewers, or roadside ditches, and shall discharge to infiltration areas or vegetative BMPs to the maximum extent practicable, unless otherwise approved by the Township Engineer.
A. 
No person shall modify, remove, fill, landscape, or alter any existing stormwater facility or BMP unless it is part of an approved maintenance program and written approval of the municipality has been obtained.
B. 
No person shall place any structure, fill, landscaping, or vegetation into a stormwater control or BMP or within a drainage easement which would limit or alter the functioning of the stormwater control or BMP without the written approval of the municipality.