Laws Governing Stormwater Pollution

There are federal, state, and local laws that prohibit residents and businesses from discharging or depositing pollutants into any waters or onto land where these pollutants might eventually enter water. The Township of Hanover currently has the following ordinances on the books to prevent stormwater pollution:

  1. Ordinance 28-10, Prohibits Repairing, Resurfacing, or Altering in Any Way Any Surface in Direct Cont
  2. Ordinance Prohibiting Feeding of Wildlife on Public Land (PDF)
  3. Ordinance Prohibiting Illicit Connections (PDF)
  4. Ordinance Prohibiting Improper Waste Disposal (PDF)
  5. Ordinance Prohibiting Littering (PDF)
  6. Ordinance Regulating Application of Fertilizer (PDF)
  7. Ordinance Regulating Placement of Yardwaste for Collection (PDF)
  8. Ordinance Requiring Pet Owners To Properly Dispose of Pet Waste (PDF)