What is an illicit discharge and what are the consequences?

An illicit discharge is the discharge of pollutants or non-storm water materials into a storm sewer system via overland flow, direct dumping, or illicit connections. There are exceptions, such as water used for firefighting. City of St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances, Section 106, provides for definition of illicit discharges and fee structure for fines up to $500.

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1. What is Stormwater?
2. Why is there a concern about stormwater quality?
3. What does lawn care and pet waste have to do with stormwater pollution?
4. How can washing my car affect stormwater runoff?
5. Why can’t I drain my pool into the street?
6. I am a commercial property owner and only have concrete sidewalks and an asphalt parking lot; do any of the stormwater issues really affect me?
7. What is an illicit discharge and what are the consequences?
8. Who can I call to report an illicit discharge?
9. Where can I find more information?