The following code provisions address the improper spilling,
dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater to the municipal
separate storm sewer system (MS4) operated by the Township of Montague,
so as to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for the failure to comply.
The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater
to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the Township
of Montague is prohibited. The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials
other than stormwater in such a manner as to cause the discharge of
pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system is also prohibited.
Activities excepted from the prohibition of this article include:
A. Discharges from waterline flushing and discharges from potable water
sources;
B. Discharges of uncontaminated groundwater (e.g., infiltration, crawl
space or basement sump pumps, foundation or footing drains, rising
groundwaters);
C. Discharges of air conditioning condensate (excluding contact and
noncontact cooling water);
D. Discharges of irrigation water (including landscape and lawn watering
runoff);
E. Flows from springs, riparian habitats, and wetlands, water reservoir
discharges, and diverted stream flows;
F. Residential car washing water and residential swimming pool discharges;
G. Sidewalk, driveway, and street wash water discharges;
H. Flows from firefighting activities;
I. Flows from rinsing of the following equipment with clean water:
(1) Beach maintenance equipment immediately following their use for their
intended purposes; and
(2) Equipment used in the application of salt and deicing materials immediately
following salt and deicing material applications. Prior to rinsing
with clean water, all residual salt and deicing materials must be
removed from equipment and vehicles to the maximum extent practicable
using dry cleaning methods (e.g., shoveling and sweeping). Recovered
materials are to be returned to storage for reuse or properly discarded.
(3) Rinsing of equipment, as noted in the above situation, is limited
to exterior, undercarriage, and exposed parts and does not apply to
engines or other enclosed machinery.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the State
Police and/or Municipal Code Enforcement Officer of the Township of
Montague.
Any person(s) who continues to be in violation of the provisions
of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.