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[28 Pa.B. 2055]
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
(Part I Permits) The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.
PA 0011274. Industrial waste, Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, 762 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated filter backwash water from Philadelphia Suburban Water Company's Neshaminy water treatment plant.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.206 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Suspended Solids 30 60 75 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Aluminum 0.82 1.64 2.05 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Mercury monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report Total Residual Chlorine (issuance--year 2) monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report (year 3--expiration) 0.045 0.09 0.11 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of 0.581 mgd are as follows:
Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Suspended Solids 60 75 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Iron 3.1 3.9 Total Aluminum 1.0 1.25 Total Manganese 3.0 3.75 Total Residual Chlorine (issuance--year 2) monitor/report monitor/report (year 3--expiration) 0.09 0.11 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
Final water quality based effluent limitations for Total Residual Chlorine.
PA 0054402. Industrial waste, Brooke Instruments, Inc., 407 West Vine Street, Hatfield, PA 19440.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from Brooks Instruments, Inc. in Hatfield Borough, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to West Branch of Neshaminy Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 36,000 gpd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Trichloroethylene 0.014 0.028 0.035 Tetrachloroethylene 0.0014 0.0028 0.0035 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.PA 0044016. Industrial waste, SIC: 0921, PA Fish and Boat Commission--Linesville Fish Culture Station, P. O. Box 127, Linesville, PA 16424-0127.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated I. W. to the Pymatuning Reservoir in Pine Township, Crawford County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Pymatuning State Park--Tuttle Point intake on the Pymatuning Reservoir located in North Shenango Township, Crawford County, approximately 3 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.227 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 35 70 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.288 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 002
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.096 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 003
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.116 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 004
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 35 70 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.247 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 005
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 15 30 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.029 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 006
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 50 100 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.029 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 007
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 35 70 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.029 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 008
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 35 70 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.029 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 009
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.029 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 010
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 35 70 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.029 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 011
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 35 70 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.029 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 012
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 35 70 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.065 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 013
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.029 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 014
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 25 50 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.029 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 015
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.36 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 016
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 25 50 Formaldehyde not detectable, using the most appropriate analytical method pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0002500. Industrial waste, SIC: 3622, Kane Magnetics International, 700 Elk Avenue, Kane, PA 16735-1068.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge noncontact cooling water and Group 2 stormwater to an unnamed tributary to West Run in Kane Borough, McKean County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, Venango County, approximately 93 miles below discharge.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.126 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001 (Interim Limits) (From permit issuance until Schedule Date No. 5 on Page 18)
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report TSS 30 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Iron 1.6 3.2 4 Lead 0.002 0.004 0.005 Zinc 0.062 0.124 0.155 *Copper monitor and report monitor and report *Chloroform monitor and report monitor and report *Phenol (10-A) monitor and report monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Temperature (°F) Daily Average January 1--31 34 February 1--29 35 March 1--31 39 April 1--15 46 April 16--30 52 May 1--15 55 May 16--31 59 June 1--15 63 June 16--30 67 July 1--31 71 August 1--15 70 August 16--31 70 September 1--15 66 September 16--30 60 October 1--15 55 October 16--31 51 November 1--15 46 November 16--30 40 December 1--31 35 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times *--Refer to the TRE Condition in Part C.
1. Final water quality based effluent based limitation for Total Iron, Lead, Zinc, Temperature.
2. Requirement to submit a Toxic Reduction Evaluation by within 18 months of PID.
3. Conditions for future permit modification.
4. Procedures for granting time extensions to achieve final water quality based effluent limitations.
5. Procedures for demonstrating alternative site-specific bioassay based effluent limitations.
6. Procedures for demonstrating alternative method detection limits.
Schedule of Compliance on Page 18.
Stormwater Outfalls Condition in Part C.
Chemical Additives Condition in Part C.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of *0.005 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001 (Final Limits) (From the Schedule Date No. 5 on Page 18 to the permit expiration date)
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Zinc monitor and report Lead monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report This outfall shall consist only of springs and uncontaminated groundwater entering the stormdrain system. No noncontact cooling water shall be discharged through Outfall 001. pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times *--See Part C Condition for nonstormwater authorized discharges.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0021504. Sewage. Western Butler County Authority, P. O. Box 427, Zelienople, PA 16063.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Connoquenessing Creek in Zelienople Borough, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority-Eastvale Plant intake on the Beaver River located at Beaver Falls, approximately 27 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 1.5 mgd, are:
Average Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 4 8 (11-1 to 4-30) 2 24 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2 4 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 15,700/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) 0.5 1.6 (Final) 0.4 1.45 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0024511. Sewage. Redbank Valley Municipal Authority, 212 LaFayette Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to Redbank Creek in New Bethlehem Borough, Clarion County. This is a POTW discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: trout stocked fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is Western Pennsylvania Water Company--Kittanning District on the Allegheny River located at Kittanning, approximately 35 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.3 mgd, are:
Average Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0102903. Industrial waste, SIC: 1311 (Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production), Allegheny Environmental Corporation, P. O. Box 149, Franklin, PA 16323.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste to the Allegheny River in Sandycreek Township, Venango County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Municipal Water Authority on the Allegheny River at Emlenton, approximately 32 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 are:
Concentrations (mg/l) Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameters Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) 0.042 TSS 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Iron 3.5 7.0 Acidity less than alkalinity Alkalinity monitor and report Chloride monitor and report pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0026425. Sewage, Municipality of Penn Hills, 12245 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Lincoln Road Sewage Treatment Plant in the Municipality of Penn Hills, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Shades Run, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the City of Pittsburgh Water Department on the Allegheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.24 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0090018. Sewage, North Strabane Township Municipal Authority, 1929 B, Route 519 South, Canonsburg, PA 15317.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Willolake Sewage Treatment Plant in North Strabane Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Chartiers Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the West View Municipal Authority on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge. Request made to establish effluent limitations for a discharge flow of 0.07 mgd which is half the plant's design capacity.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 15 20 Suspended Solids 25 37.5 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2 3 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 6.8 9 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.09 0.22 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0091219. Sewage, Plum Borough Municipal Authority, 4575 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Laurel Gardens Sewage Treatment Plant in Plum Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Little Plum Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority at Allegheny River Mile Point 8.8.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.014 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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