A. 
Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, that allows any nonstormwater 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 which are not composed entirely of stormwater, except as provided in Subsection C below and 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 the waters of this commonwealth:
(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) 
Non-contaminated HVAC condensation and water from geothermal systems.
(7) 
Residential (i.e., not commercial) vehicle wash water where cleaning agents are not utilized.
D. 
Noncontaminated hydrostatic test water discharges if such discharges do not contain detectable concentrations of TRC. In the event that the municipality or DEP determines that any of the discharges identified in Subsection C significantly contribute pollutants 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.
E. 
Water from pools or hot tubs shall not be discharged to the storm sewer or to waters of the commonwealth. Swimming pools shall be discharged to vegetated areas. Swimming pools may also be discharged to the sanitary sewer with prior notice and permission from the Borough. For further guidance, refer to the Borough's pool discharge protocol (available at the Borough office upon request).
F. 
In the event that the Borough or DEP determines that any of the discharges identified in Subsection C significantly contribute to pollution of the waters of this commonwealth, the Borough or DEP will notify the responsible person(s) to cease the discharge.
G. 
The prohibition shall not apply to any nonstormwater discharge permitted under an NPDES permit, waiver, or waste discharge order issued to the discharge is in full compliance with all requirements of the permit, waiver, order and other applicable laws and regulations; and provided, that written approval has been granted for any discharge to the storm drain system and/or waters of this commonwealth.
Roof drains, driveway drains, and sump pumps shall discharge to infiltration or vegetative BMPs and to the maximum extent practicable satisfy the criteria for DIAs, as determined by the Borough (see Appendix B[1]). In cases where it is not practicable to discharge to vegetated areas or BMPs, the Borough may permit roof drains, driveway drains, and sump pumps to discharge to the road surface, alleys, or directly to the storm sewer system. Such discharges shall be permitted at the sole discretion of the Borough Engineer or staff.
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Editor's Note: Said appendix is included as an attachment to this chapter.
No person shall modify, remove, fill, landscape, or alter any SWM BMPs, facilities, areas, or structures in a manner without the written approval of the Borough, with the exception of necessary maintenance activities such as mowing.