# § 2-6 Prohibited discharges into storm drains.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 2-6 Prohibited discharges into storm drains.

Balt., Md., Code art. 25, § 2-6 (2026)

No person shall discharge into any storm drain any of the following materials:

(1) free floating oil or emulsified oils which:

  (i) will accumulate in the drains or along banks of streams into which discharge is made; and

  (ii) will result in a readily discernable film on the receiving water or will accumulate on facilities or structures alongside or in the receiving waters;

(2) acids or alkalies in concentrations sufficient to damage the drainage system or the waters into which the drains discharge; or

(3) organic, chemical, or other pollutants that will deleteriously affect the water quality, as defined by the State Water Quality Standards, of the waters into which the drain will ultimately discharge.

*History: Ord. 75-914*

*History: Ord. 84-129*

*History: Ord. 91-775*