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Illicit Discharges
Illicit discharges are the introduction of non-stormwater runoff, sewage, or hazardous materials into the public stormwater system. Studies have shown that pollutant discharge from stormwater systems in dry weather due to illicit discharges can exceed the total pollutant flow from storm event flows. Stormwater systems typically flow untreated to water bodies thus the Department of Ecology places a significant emphasis on illicit discharge detection to protect water quality.
Illicit Discharge Requirements & Conditions
Illicit discharges are:
Illicit Discharge Requirements & Conditions
Illicit discharges are:
- Hazardous waste
- Liquid or solid wastes
- Operational wash water
- Septic or sewer connections
- Dust control water
- Lawn water
- Permitted discharges covered under another permit
- Street/sidewalk wash water
- Swimming pool discharge
- Water line or hydrant flush water
- Air conditioning condensate
- Uncontaminated crawl space pump discharge
- Footing drains
- Foundation drains
- Ground water
- Irrigation water from agricultural sources
Detection & Elimination
Regional co-permittees are required to develop and implement an ongoing program to detect and address non-stormwater discharges to the stormwater system including spills, illicit connections, and illegal dumping by August 19, 2011. The Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Procedures (PDF) guide provides the regional co-permittees with guidance to implement this program.
Reporting Discharges
To report a suspected illicit discharge in Selah, Sunnyside, Union Gap, or the County, call 509-574-2300 or email.
Regional co-permittees are required to develop and implement an ongoing program to detect and address non-stormwater discharges to the stormwater system including spills, illicit connections, and illegal dumping by August 19, 2011. The Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Procedures (PDF) guide provides the regional co-permittees with guidance to implement this program.
Reporting Discharges
To report a suspected illicit discharge in Selah, Sunnyside, Union Gap, or the County, call 509-574-2300 or email.