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Why are finding, fixing, and preventing illicit discharges and illegal connections important?: Illicit discharges enter our streams, creek, rivers and Lake Wylie contributing to high levels of pollutants (e.g., heavy metals, toxins, solvents, nutrients, and bacteria) that have been shown to significantly degrade water quality and threaten aquatic wildlife and human health.

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1. Why are finding, fixing, and preventing illicit discharges and illegal connections important?: Illicit discharges enter our streams, creek, rivers and Lake Wylie contributing to high levels of pollutants (e.g., heavy metals, toxins, solvents, nutrients, and bacteria) that have been shown to significantly degrade water quality and threaten aquatic wildlife and human health.

2. How do I spot an Illicit Discharge or Illegal Connection?: For a list of things to look for to spot illicit discharge or illegal connection please view our Keep an Eye Out page.

3. What is allowed in York County?: For a list of discharges that are permitted in York County please visit the Permittable Discharge page.

4. What is not allowed in York County (Illicit Discharges)?: For a list of discharges that are not allowed in York County please visit our Discharges Not Allowed page.