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Illicit Discharges
Illicit discharges enter the system through either direct or indirect connections. · Direct connection: wastewater piping either mistakenly or deliberately connected to the storm drains instead of sewer system · Indirect connection: infiltration into the municipal stormwater sewer system from cracked sanitary systems, spills collected by drain outlets, or paint or used oil dumped directly into a drain Illicit discharges contribute to high levels of pollutants including heavy metals, toxics, oil and grease, solvents, nutrients, viruses, and bacteria entering receiving water bodies. Pollutant levels from these illicit discharges are high enough to significantly degrade receiving water quality and threaten aquatic, wildlife, and human health according to EPA studies. If you witness anyone dumping substances into storm drains or any mysterious substances in or around storm drains or in local water bodies, please contact the Town of Menasha Department of Community Development at 920-720-7105.
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