NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[26 Pa.B. 2216]
APPLICATIONS 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 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 Water Management 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 accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (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, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0055476. Sewage, Township of Birmingham Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 816, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.
This application is for renewal/rerate of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Ridings of Chaddsford STP in Birmingham Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Harvey Run.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .08 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 10 15 20 Suspended Solids 10 15 20 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 13.5 18.0 Total Residual 0.5 1.2 Chlorine 0.12* 0.28* Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times *Limits effective at the beginning of third year of permit.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0056863. Industrial waste, Mobil Oil Corporation, 40 Liberty Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from groundwater remediation system in Newtown Square Borough, Delaware County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary of Hunter Run.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, cold water fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.015 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Benzene 0.001 0.002 Total BETX 0.1 0.2 Ethylbenzene monitor/report monitor/report Toluene monitor/report monitor/report Total Xylenes monitor/report monitor/report pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0056812. Industrial waste, YMCA of Pottstown and Upper Perkiomen Valley, Adams and Jackson Streets, Pottstown, PA 19464.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge filter backwash water from a swimming pool in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to Macoby Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 9,975 gpd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,000 2,500 Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times TRC 0.5 1.3 Copper monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.PA 0027243. Sewage, North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority, 11265 Center Highway, North Huntingdon, PA 15642.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Youghiogheny Sewage Treatment Plant, in North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Youghiogheny River, 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 McKeesport Municipal Waterworks on the Youghiogheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 2.25 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 7,000/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.0 3.3 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0040177. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Pennsylvania American Water Company, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated filter backwash and filter to waste from the Brownsville Water Treatment Plant, in Brownsville Borough, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela River, classified as warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for 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 (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Newell Municipal Authority, located at Box 92, Brownsville, PA 15417, 6.0 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.1156 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Suspended Solids 30 60 Aluminum 4.0 8.0 Iron 2.0 4.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.PA 0087335. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Broad Top Township (Kearney Study Area), Box 57, Municipal Building, Defiance, PA 16633.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Longs Run, in Broad Top Township, Bedford County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Saxton Municipal Water Plant located in Saxton on Raystown Branch. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.00374 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.64 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 68,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0084077. SIC: 4952, Snake Spring Township Municipal Authority, R. D. 1, Box 453, Everett, PA 15537.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Raystown Branch, in Snake Spring Township, Bedford County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Saxton Municipal Waterworks located in Saxton. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.3 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Phosphorus 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.64 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 43,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0087327. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Broad Top Township (Six Mile Run Study Area), Box 57, Municipal Building, Defiance, PA 16633.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Six Mile Run, in Broad Top Township, Bedford County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Saxton Municipal Water Plant located in Saxton on Raystown Branch. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0629 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.64 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 24,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0022179. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Borough of Mercersburg, 113 South Main Street, Mercersburg, PA 17236.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Johnston Run, in Mercersburg Borough, Franklin County.
The receiving stream is classified for recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed Interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.22 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 30 45 60 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 4,000/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed Final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.30 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Total Residual Chlorine 0.20 0.70 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 4,100/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0025399. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Christiana Borough, 14 Maple Avenue, Christiana, PA 17509.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Buck Run, in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking and migratory fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Chester Water Authority located in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.25 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 17 34 Total Phosphorus 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,400/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0013862. Amendment No. 1. Industrial waste, SIC: 2834, 2831, and 8731, Wyeth/Ayerst Labs, Inc., P. O. Box 304, Marietta, PA 17547.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River and Evans Run, in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Columbia Borough Water Company located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 for a design flow of 0.2 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature monitor pH 6--9 The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 006 to 008 for stormwater are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 shall be monitored COD shall be monitored Total Suspended Solids shall be monitored Total Phosphorus shall be monitored Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen shall be monitored Dissolved Iron shall be monitored Oil and Grease shall be monitored pH shall be monitored Total Mercury shall be monitored Total Copper shall be monitored Total Zinc shall be monitored The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0082392. SIC: 4952, Derry Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 447, Hershey, PA 17033-0447.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Swatara Creek, in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Middletown Borough located in Middletown Borough, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.60 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 60 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 1.63 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 86,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, telephone (717) 327-3666.PA 0114570. Industrial waste, SIC: 7997, Science Park Recreation Association, P. O. Box 121, State College, PA 16804.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of untreated industrial wastewater, (semi-annual disposal of swimming pool water) to an unnamed tributary of Big Hollow in Ferguson Township, Centre County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton approximately 90 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.08 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 0.5 Total Suspended Solids monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0112704. SIC: 4952, Clyde E. Yohey, 560 Montour Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to Montour Run in Montour Township, Columbia County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Danville Borough located approximately 10 miles below the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.00816 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 6.0 9.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 18.0 36.0 Total Chlorine Residual 1.0 2.3 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.PA 0103641. Sewage. Wilmington Township Sewer Authority, R. D. 5, Box 469, New Castle, PA 16105.
This application is a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Little Neshannock Creek in Wilmington Township, Lawrence County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: trout stock fishery, 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 Municipal Authority of the Township of North Sewickely on the Beaver River located in North Sewickley Township, approximately 27 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank) based on a design flow of 0.042 mgd are:
Interim Limits
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 2.0 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 6.5 9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,600/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine XX XX Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank) based on a design flow of 0.042 mgd, are:
Final Limits
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 2.0 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 6.5 9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,600/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.052 0.078 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
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