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I are Illicit Discharges?
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Illicit discharges contain sewage, deter-
gents, bacteria laden water, or toxic chem-
icals. Many citizens may pollute without
knowing what they're doing. That's why
public education is such an important part
of an IDDE program. Helping citizens
understand the difference between a storm
sewer and a sanitary sewer and encourag-
ing everyday changes means cleaner, safer
waters for today and future generations!
Reporting an Illicit Discharge:
If you see something that doesn't look
or smell right, it's your responsibility to
report it. Call your local government and
report the following:
• What time did you see the discharge?
• Where did you see the discharge?
• What do you think the discharge is?
• Was there a business or individual
involved?
ror more information on water quality
and stormwater management go to:
www.stormwater5MAKT•org
or contact
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22 16 W. Meadowview Road
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Greensboro, NC 27+07
Phone (336) 294-+95o, Pax [phone]
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REGIONAL COUNCIL
Stormwater SMART Member Governments:
Davidson County, Randolph County, Rockingham
County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon,
Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High
Point, Lexington, Mebane, Oak Ridge, Summerfield,
Randleman, Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.
Illicit Discharge
Detection and
Elimination
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Best Management Practices:
• Ordinances prohibiting illicit
discharges
• Municipal separate storm sewer
maps
• Inspections program
• Public education
• Coordinating with local health
dept. to adddress failing septic
systems
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Common Illicit Discharges
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• Conduct dry weather flow testing
• Illegal dumpsa
Report sanitary sewer overflows
• Paint, motor oil and other
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• Broken sanitary sewer lines
• Cross -connections
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• Connection of floor drains to
storm sewer
• Sanitary sewer overflows
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• Washing vehicles where
Finding and Fixing Illicit Discharges-,.
runoff drains into the storm
sewer system
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• Failing septic systemsgae,
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sewage fungus, pipe corrosion, odor, have floatables
• Improper RV waste disposal
or water discoloration'' '' illicit discharge.' may
• Landscape irrigation
be needed to further identify the substance.
Illicit discharges are highly concentrated and removing them can mean drastic improvements.