§ 34-151. Purpose.

(a)

The purpose of this article is to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Wheaton, and protect and enhance water quality in a manner pursuant to and consistent with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.) through the regulation of non-stormwater discharges to the storm drainage system. This article establishes methods for controlling the introduction of discharges other than those occurring as a direct result of precipitation and/or snow melt into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and the storm drainage system in order to comply with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permit process. Other purposes of this article include:

(1)

To regulate the contribution of pollutants to the MS4 and the storm drainage system by non-stormwater discharges; and

(2)

To prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the MS4 and the storm drainage system.

(b)

The purposes of this article are consistent with the plan and advance the following objectives of the plan:

(1)

Protect and enhance the quality, quantity, and availability of surface and groundwater resources.

(2)

Preserve and enhance existing aquatic and riparian environments and encourage restoration of degraded areas.

(3)

Promote legal measures for stormwater management.

(c)

The purposes of this article shall be implemented by its provisions.

(Ord. No. F-2034, § 1, 9-18-2017)