ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTIONS
As stormwater flows across impervious
surfaces or exposed soil, it picks up various pollutants,
such as oil & grease, excess nutrients, bacteria, trash
and sediment. Polluted stormwater flows down our storm drains
and through our ditches where it is discharged, UNTREATED,
into our streams, rivers, and lakes. Stormwater runoff pollution
can adversely impact aquatic ecosystems and our drinking
water supplies.
Dumping, discharging, disposing or
placing ANY substance other than stormwater into this system
is not only bad for the environment, it is ILLEGAL!
It is also illegal to connect pipes to the stormwater system
without approval. This includes piping non-stormwater discharges
into catch basins, storm drains, or even ditches. As part
of its stormwater management program, the Township is looking
for illicit discharges and connections so that they can
be eliminated. If found, the property owner will be notified
and if it is not corrected, the owner could face civil penalties
up to $5,000!
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What is an Illicit Discharge or Connection?
Illicit discharges into the stormwater
system essentially means placing any substance into the system
that may be toxic to human, animal or plant life; or something
that is flammable, explosive or corrosive; or more simply, any
discharge that adversely affects the water system into which the
discharge flows.
Illicit or illegal discharge may include
but are not limited to the following:
Dumping of oil, anti-freeze, chemicals,
garbage, paint or cleaning fluids
Untreated animal waste
Commercial car washes
Industrial discharges
Contaminated foundation drains
Wash waters from commercial and industrial activities
Sanitary sewer discharges
Septic tank discharges
Washing machine discharges
Chlorinated backwash or draining swimming pools
An illicit connection is ANY connection
to the stormwater collection system which allows the discharge
of non-stormwater (as described above), even if the connection
existed previously.
You Can Help!
If you think youve found an illicit
discharge or see indications of illicit discharges in stormwater
runoff such as:
Unusual color or cloudiness
Strong pungent or musty odor
Floating debris
Surface scum or foam
Oil sheen
Excessive algae
Storm pipes flowing in dry weather
...then please contact Township Staff
at 717-697-2132.
Complaint Forms:
Construction
Site Reporting
Illicit
Discharge Complaint
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Monaghan
Township - 202 S. York Road - Dillsburg, PA 17019 | Phone: (717) 697-2132
/ Fax: (717) 795-0604 | Email:info@monaghantownship.com
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Hours: Mon-Fri; 10AM - 5PM
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