Is water from swimming pools considered an illicit discharge?
Backwash and discharges from swimming pools are listed as exceptions from the Illicit Discharge Ordinance, so long as the water does not have a harmful impact on the environment. If the swimming pool water has chlorine in it (e.g. if it was recently “shocked” before draining), then that water can be extremely harmful to aquatic life in Raleigh’s streams and this will be considered an illicit discharge. Violators discharging chlorinated pool water that has a harmful affect on the environment will be held responsible for their actions.
