§ 86A-1. Legislative intent.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of and general public within the Town of Brookhaven through the regulation of non-stormwater discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law. This chapter establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the MS4 in order to comply with requirements of the SPDES General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. The objectives of this chapter are as follows:

A. 

To meet the requirements of the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from MS4s, Permit No. GP-0-15-003 or as amended or revised;

B. 

To regulate the contribution of pollutants to the MS4 since such systems are not designed to accept, process or discharge non-stormwater wastes;

C. 

To prohibit illicit connections, activities and discharges to the MS4;

D. 

To ensure all stormwater runoff is contained on-site by approved drainage systems or natural drainage, except where otherwise approved by an authorized body;

E. 

To establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, surveillance and monitoring procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter; and

F. 

To promote public awareness of the hazards involved in the improper discharge of trash, yard waste, lawn chemicals, pet waste, wastewater, grease, oil, petroleum products, cleaning products, paint products, hazardous waste, sediment and other pollutants into the MS4.