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What are Illicit Discharges and Illicit Connections?
Storm Water Illicit Connection An Illicit Connection is the discharge of pollutants or non-storm water materials into a storm sewer system via a pipe or other direct connection. Sources of illicit connections may include sanitary sewer taps, wash water from laundromats or carwashes, and other similar sources.  
Illicit Discharge An Illicit Discharge is the discharge of pollutants or non-storm water materials to storm sewer systems via overland flow or direct dumping of materials into a catch basin. Some examples of illicit discharges include the overland drainage from a carwash or dumping used motor oil in or around a catch basin.
 

Helpful Links to prevent storm water pollution

Rain Garden Information Kent County Hazardous Waste Citizen's Guide to Stormwater
After the Storm Info www.lowergrandriver.org Citizen's Guide to Lawn Fertilizer
Home *A*Syst Information Illicit Discharge Interactive Demo Citizen's Guide to Native Landscaping
Car Care Household Waste Landscaping
Pet Waste Septic Systems  

 

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