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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-1972

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[26 Pa.B. 5725]

APPLICATIONS

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewater 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 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 Richard Adams at (717) 327-3666. 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.


   Southwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.

   PA 0204170.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2021 and 2023, Mayfair Creamery, 1019 North Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water from its Somerset plant in Somerset Borough, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, unnamed tributary of the east branch of Coxes Creek, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Ohiopyle Municipal Water Works, located at Youghiogheny River, 44 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)
   January 1-31107
   February 1-November 15110
   November 16-30104
   December 1-3192
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 002:  Existing Discharge.

   The discharge by this outfall shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0217468.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Beaver Falls Municipal Authority, 1425 Eighth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from water treatment plant operations in Eastvale Borough, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, the Beaver River, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Beaver Falls Municipal Authority, located at New Brighton, 3 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.853 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
TSS3060
Iron24
Aluminum48
Manganese12
TRC0.51.0
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0026891.  Sewage, Authority of the Borough of Charleroi, 325-327 McKean Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Charleroi Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in the Borough of Charleroi, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Monongahela 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company, Aldrich Station.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, new design flow of 3.0 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5253850
Suspended Solids304560
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)20,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   1st month--36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration0.51.6
pH6.0--9.0

   Other Conditions:  Outfalls 002 through 013 are to be permitted as combined sewer overflows.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0028673.  Sewage, Gallitzin Borough Sewer and Disposal Authority, 702 Jackson Street, Gallitzin, PA 16641.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Borough of Gallitzin wastewater treatment plant in Gallitzin Township, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Bradley Run, which are classified as a cold 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 PA American Water Company.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.4 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5253850
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.04.56.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)8.512.817.0
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,500/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   1st month--36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration.17.56
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 6.0 mg/l
pH6.0--9.0

   Other Conditions:  Outfalls 002 through 007 will serve as combined sewer overflows.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, telephone (717) 327-3666.

   PA 0111848.  SIC:  3648, Safety Light Corp., 4150-A Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to the North Branch Susquehanna River in South Centre Township, Columbia County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishery, 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.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0025 mgd, are:

MonthlyDaily
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
TSS60.0
O and G30.0
Zinc1.64
Acetonemonitor
TTO3.4
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6942.

   PA 0222101.  Sewage, Stephen F. Mioduszewski, 1201 Ponderosa Drive, Erie, PA 16509.

   This application is for a new NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage from Honey Estates, Inc., to Walnut Creek in Summit Township, Erie County. This is a new discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for cold water and migratory fishery, 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 Erie municipal water plant intake, which is approximately 20 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on average design flow of 0.0052 mgd, are:

Effluent Concentration (mg/l)
AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximum
Flowmonitor and report
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Phosphorus as ''P''1.0
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine0.500.750
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)94,000/100 ml as a geometric average
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0036650.  Sewage. City of Titusville, 107 North Franklin Street, Titusville, PA 16354.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Oil Creek in the City of Titusville, Crawford 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 60 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 4.0 mgd, are:

AverageWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)612
   (11-1 to 4-30)1836
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)6,900/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Interim Limits)
   (Final Limits)*.16.54
Copper.011.022
Zinc.075.15
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0103373.  Sewage. Foxburg Area Water and Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 2, Foxburg, PA 16036.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Allegheny River in Foxburg Borough, Clarion 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 Allegheny River and Parker City Municipal Authority on the Allegheny River located at Parker City, approximately 3 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.085 mgd, are:

AverageWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Fecal Coliforms
   (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 Chlorine0.51.2
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0101052.  Industrial waste, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Union City, 12 South Main Street, Union City, PA 16438.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated filter backwash and settling tank blowdown from the Bentley Run water filtration plant to Bentley Run in Union Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for cold water fishery, 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 Cambridge Springs Borough, approximately 30 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a maximum design flow of 0.1037 mgd, are:

Effluent Limits (mg/l)
AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximum
Total Suspended Solids3060
Aluminum (total)0.931.86
Iron (total)24
Manganese (total)12
Total Residual Chlorine0.130.20
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0054186.  Sewage, Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution Graterford, P. O. Box 246, Route 29, Graterford, PA 19426-0246.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Graterford sewage treatment plant serving State Correctional Institute at Graterford in Skippack Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Perkiomen 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 1.5 million gallons per day are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.06.0
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st and 2nd year)0.51.3
Fecal Coliforms200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 6 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   3rd, 4th and 5th year)0.010.03

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0050474.  Sewage, Warwick Drainage Company, 332 Gordon Drive, Exton, PA 19341.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Warwick Drainage Company STP in Warwick Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to French Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports, high quality waters and esthetics.

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)2040
Total Residual Chlorine1.22.4
Fecal Coliforms200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   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 0033111.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Oak Creek Campground, Inc., Box 128, Bowmansville, PA 17507.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Rock Run, in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County.

   The receiving stream is classified for high quality 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 the Lancaster Municipal Water Authority located in Lancaster City, 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 0.00423 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorine1.02.0
pHfrom 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)9,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0044598.  Sewage, SIC:  4512, 4513, 4522 and 4581. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation, 208 Airport Drive, Middletown, PA 17057.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Post Run (tributary to Susquehanna River), in Lower Swatara 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 Columbia Borough Water Company located in 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 0.15 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52040
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorine1.52.5
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)3,500/100 ml as a geometric average

   This permit includes requirements for monitoring the discharge of stormwater to Post Run and to the Susquehanna River through outfalls 004 through 015.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0084603.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Fairmount Rest Home, 232 Cats Back Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Conestoga River, in West Earl 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 Lancaster Municipal Water Authority located in Lancaster City, 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 0.03 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorine1.02.0
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)7,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2553.

   PA 0052167.  Sewerage, Wind Gap Municipal Authority, c/o Richard C. Keenhold, Jr., Chairperson, 16 South Broadway, Wind Gap, PA 18091.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of Little Bushkill Creek in Plainfield Township, Northampton County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  high quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   Effluent requirements were evaluated at the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.00 mgd are:

MonthlyWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)101520
   (11-1 to 4-30)203040
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)234
   (11-1 to 4-30)6912
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 7.0 mg/l at all times
Fecal Coliforms200/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   First month through 36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month through expiration date0.10.2

   This permit contains special conditions allowing the permittee to conduct site specific data collection for total residual chlorine.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

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