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What is allowed in the Stormdrains?


·       water line flushing,
·       landscape irrigation,
·       diverted stream flows,
·       rising ground waters,
·       uncontaminated ground water infiltration (as defined at 40 CFR 35.2005(20)),
·       uncontaminated pumped ground water,
·       discharge from potable water sources,
·       foundation drains,
·       air conditioning condensation,
·       irrigation water, springs,
·       water from crawl space pumps,
·       footing drains,
·       lawn watering,
·       individual resident car washing,
·       flows from riparian habitats and wetlands,
·       dechlorinated swimming pool discharges,
·       street wash water, and
·       Residential building wash waters, without detergents.





WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE STORMDRAINS (illicit discharges)?

·       Sanitary wastewater
·       septic tank effluent
·       commercial car wash water
·       improperly disposed oil
·       radiator flush water
·       laundry waste water
·       roadway accident spills
·       improperly disposed auto/household toxics
·       paint
·       litter
·       leaves
·       sand
·       pet waste
·       All industrial discharges



To report any illegal dumping into the Storm Drain system, please contact James White (Board of Health) by phone at 1-508-647-6460.  For General Stormwater Questions, please contact John Digiacomo (Engineering) by phone at 1-508-647-6551.