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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
An illicit discharge is any discharge that is not entirely composed of stormwater, except for discharges authorized by SCDHEC.
Common sources of illicit discharges:
- Sanitary Wastewater
- Effluent from septic tanks
- Car wash wastewaters
- Improper oil disposal
- Radiator flushing disposal
- Laundry Wastewaters/gray water
- Spills from roadway accidents
- Improper disposal of auto and household toxics
- Carpet cleaning wastewaters
- Paint
- Pet waste
- Yard debris in street or drainage system
- Litter
- Cooking grease
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