§ 34-453. Illicit connections.  


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  • (a)

    The construction, use, maintenance, and continued existence of illicit connections to the MS4 are prohibited. No person shall connect a line conveying sanitary sewage, domestic, commercial, or industrial wastewater to the MS4; nor shall any person use, maintain, or allow such a connection to continue.

    (b)

    Illicit connections include, but are not limited to floor drains and/or lines conveying wastewater from washing machines, sanitary sewers, commercial vehicle washing, and steam cleaning to the MS4.

    (c)

    The prohibitions provided in this section expressly include, without limitation, any illicit connection made in the past, regardless of whether the connection was permissible under law or practices applicable or prevailing at the time initially connected. A person is considered to be in violation of this article if the person connects to a previously existing illicit connection or allows such a connection to continue.

(Ord. No. O-237-2007, § 2, 10-16-07)