Ways to Prevent Stormwater Pollution
Illicit Discharges
An illicit discharge is any discharge to the storm sewer system that is not composed entirely of stormwater. A few exceptions to this rule include: firefighting activities, landscape irrigation, foundation drains, and water from crawl space pumps. Sources of illicit discharge include but are not limited to:
Illicit discharges enter the system either through direct connections (deliberate pipe hookups to the storm drain system) or indirect connections (spills collected by drain outlets, or deliberate dumping down the storm drain). These illicit discharges drain directly to the creeks and streams and may be loaded with large amounts of harmful and toxic substances. If you notice illicit discharges, please report them to Plainfield Township at 610-759-6944 or the Northeast Regional Office of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at 570-826-2511.
Alternatively, illicit discharges can be reported to Plainfield Township by utilizing the Illicit Discharge Citizen Complaint Form provided below.
Documents and Links
Illicit Discharge Complaint Form
What is MS4? Penn State Extension Literature and Video
What is an Illegal Discharge?
After the Storm
Fact Sheet For Developers - Construction Runoff
Fact Sheet For Little Bushkill Creek Watershed #1
Fact Sheet For Little Bushkill Creek Watershed #2
Green Guide For Property Management
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Resources
Homeowners Guide To Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Maintenance
Map of Plainfield Township MS4 Outfalls/Sewershed
Pennsyvania DEP Erosion and Sedimentation Best Management Practices Manual
Penn State Extension - Road Guide to Clean Water
Guide to Rural Water: Water Wells and Septic Systems
Stormwater Runoff - Hazard Card
Flash Flooding - Hazard Card
Winter Storms - Hazard Card
Stormwater Videos
After the Storm by US EPA
Reduce Runoff: Slow it Down, Spread it Out, Soak it In by US EPA
Illicit Discharge Citizen Complaint Form
Do you have an illicit/illegal discharge to report?
Plainfield Township has provided the below form that can be downloaded, completed and provided back to the Plainfield Township Municipal Office, which is located at 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064, or via an email sent directly to the Plainfield Township Manager at
manager@plainfieldtownship.org
Illicit Discharge Complaint Form