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THERE'S A NEW LAW IN TOWN!
The ILLICIT DISCHARGE ORDINANCE
- Town of Chapel Hill Code of Ordinances Chapter 23, Article V -
helps the Town comply with the Federal Clean Water Act.
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Below are ways in which you and your residents can prevent pollution
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POOLS & SPAS
PET WASTE
LANDSCAPE CARE
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Pool chemicals, chlorinated water, filter backwash and saltwater pool
discharges are prohibited in storm drains and drainage channels leading
to streams.
♦ Contact OWASA at 919-968-4421 for approval to pipe backwash, pool or
spa water into the sanitary sewer system. No saltwater allowed.
♦ To drain pool or spa water, remove solids and allow pH to reach 6.5-8.0;
bromide <1 ppm, then discharge at least 50' away from creeks to land-
scaped areas, lawns or woods. Drain slowly to prevent erosion and to
allow water to infiltrate the ground.
It is law that dog walkers pick up after their pets and dispose of bagged
waste in the trash. Poop pollutes, plus NOBODY likes to step in it!
• Provide residents with instructions for disposing of pet waste.
♦ Consider placing pet waste stations on multifamily properties.
• Call the Stormwater Management Program at 919-969-7246 for a free
6" x 9" sign to place on your property.
FERTILIZERS & GRASS CLIPPINGS will lead to rapid growth of algae, low
oxygen and poor water quality if washed into creeks or lakes. Do not pile
yard waste in or by drainage channels or creeks.
• Never apply fertilizer immediately before or during a heavy rain.
• Sweep up fertilizer that gets on the sidewalk or road.
• Blow grass clippings back onto the lawn.
HERBICIDES & PESTICIDES affect the quality of drinking water, and can
travel up the food chain to someone's dinner plate. Never apply before or
during a rain and use sparingly if at all. Consider safer alternatives by
using Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

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Property owners are responsible for storm drain maintenance on their
properties. The Town is responsible for Town street rights -of -way drains.
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NCDOT is responsible for storm drain maintenance on State roads.
HHW—SPECIAL WASTES
TRASH AND RECYCLING
CAR WASHING STATIONS
PRESSURE WASHING
AUTOMOTIVE LEAKS
Household hazardous wastes such as florescent light bulbs, batteries,
paint, auto fluids, pool chemicals, cleaners, and even used cooking oil are
accepted at the Orange County HHW Collection Center on Eubanks Road.
Please let your residents know about this service and that disposal of such
wastes is not permitted in the regular trash. Items may be accepted from
small quantity generators.
For more information, call 919-968-2788 or visit bit. ly/hazardous waste
Dumpsters and recycling carts can add bacteria and other pollutants to
waterways if not properly maintained. Residents are more apt to leave
garbage outside of containers if waste disposal areas are not kept clean.
♦ Place waste containers away from storm drains or drainage channels.
♦ Keep plugs, lids and side panels closed to prevent rain from becoming
leaky dumpster juice, full of bacteria, viruses and water pollutants.
♦ Sweep areas often and never allow wash water to enter storm drains.
Detergents are prohibited in storm drains and drainage channels leading to
streams. Soaps, oils, grease, and automotive dirt entering streams will kill
fish and other aquatic creatures.
♦ Direct runoff from the car wash area into grass or landscaping.
♦ Storm drains must be protected if wash water flows toward them.
♦ Do not allow use of acid -based wheel cleaners.
Pressure washing is a necessary part of maintaining buildings and other
hard surfaces. However, please take the required precautions:
♦ Dry sweep areas first to remove debris. Dispose of waste in trash.
♦ If using plain water (no chemicals), first remove surface contaminants,
then screen debris or particles from runoff entering storm drains.
♦ If using cleansers, protect storm drains and collect wash water.
♦ Contact Stormwater Management for a guide to outdoor washing.
Rainbows belong in the sky, not on the ground. Leaky automobiles will
send oil and gas into storm drains and creeks during storms, causing
significant damage to water quality and stream life. Ask residents to keep
vehicles maintained. If you notice leaks, notify the automobile owner and
ask for the vehicle to be fixed immediately.
♦ Place absorbent pads, cardboard, or kitty litter under the leak to tempo-
rarily absorb fluids. Dispose of used absorbents properly.
♦ DO NOT PRESSURE WASH fluids into storm drains! Use absorbent,
then sweep and dispose of absorbent. If the amount is large, take used
absorbent to HHW.