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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[27 Pa.B. 4921]
APPLICATIONS
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 comment 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 accommodation 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, (610) 832-6130.
PA 0053473. Sewage, Thornbury Township, 6 Township Drive, Cheyney, PA 19319.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Thornbury Township Sewage Treatment Plant in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to Chester Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .12 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10- 31) 6.5 9.8 13 (11-1 to 4-30) 19.5 29.3 39 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Years 1 and 2) 1.0 1.5 (Years 3, 4 and 5) 0.5 1.2 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0054704. Sewage, Tri-County Respite, 7 Maple Street, Quakertown, PA 18951.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Rockridge Personal Care Home in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Tohickon Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .0077 mgd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Phosphorus (as P) 0.5 1.0 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Years 1 and 2) 1.0 1.5 (Years 3, 4 and 5) 0.05 0.12 Oil and Grease 15 30 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0024058 Amendment No. 1. Sewage, Borough of Kennett Square, North Broad and East Linden Streets, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant serving industrial and residential establishments in Kennett Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to West Branch Red Clay Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Diazinon for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 1.1 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Diazinon 0.00053 0.00106 0.00132 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Toxicity Identification Evaluation
Alternate Method Detection Level
PA 0052647. Industrial waste, Borough of Pottstown Authority, 241 King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464-5599.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge filter backwash water from a water filtration plant in West Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to the Schuylkill River.
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 .3 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times TRC 0.50 1.0 1.2 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-3296, (717) 826-2511.PA 0011185. Industrial waste, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., 7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18195-1501.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water, groundwater and stormwater from the Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. facility, located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. This is an existing discharge to Iron Run.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.307 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for the stormwater discharge from Outfall 001 are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor/report COD monitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report Temperature monitor/report pH monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report Total Phosphorus monitor/report Iron (Dissolved) monitor/report
PA 0062618. City of Bethlehem-Wild Creek WTP, 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge filter backwash water from the City of Bethlehem Water Treatment plant located in Lehigh Township, Northampton County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Indian Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.094 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (years 1 and 2) 0.2 0.5 (years 3, 4 and 5) 0.042 0.098
PA 0041076. Sewerage, Commonwealth of PA, DCNR, P. O. Box 8451, 400 Market Street, RCSOB 8th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary to Scotrun in Pocono Township, Monroe 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 .0002 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 3 mg/l at all times 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0062464. Sewerage, Blue Mountain Lake Associates L. P., One Blue Mountain Lake, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Sambo Creek in Stroud Township, Monroe County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements for TDS, fluoride and phenolics were evaluated at point of discharge while nitrate/nitrite requirements were evaluated at confluence of Brodhead Creek and Delaware River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .275 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5 mg/l at all times 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1st Month through 36th Month monitor and report 37th Month through Expiration Date .04 .1 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0060313. Sewerage, Clean Treatment Sewage Co., P. O. Box 16, Pocono Summit, PA 18346.
This proposed action is for renewal issuance amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Dingmans Creek in Delaware Township, Pike County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, 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/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is East Stroudsburg Water Department on Delaware.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.2 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 NO2-NO3-N 15 25 Phosphorous (as P) 1 2 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 7 mg/l at all times 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1st Month through 36th Month monitor and report 37th Month through Expiration Date .24 .56 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0060887. Sewerage, Tafton Diner and Sandy Beach Motel, Box 43, Star Route 2, Hawley, PA 18428.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed Tributary to Decker Mill Pond in Palmyra Township, Pike County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water, warm water, trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements were evaluated at point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .007 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 17 34 Total Suspended Solids 15 30 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (1st through 24th Month) monitor and report (25th Month through Expiration Date) 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0061441. Sewerage, Harry and Joan Freeman, t/a Freeman's Mobile Home Park, R. R. 1, Box 160-14, Dallas, PA.
This proposed action is for renewal issuance amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of Leonard's Creek in Monroe Township, Wyoming County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water 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 Danville on the North Branch of the Susquehanna.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0045 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5 mg/l at all times 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1st Month through 24th Month monitor and report 25th Month through Expiration 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0006327. Industrial waste, SIC: 3312, Allegheny Ludlum Corporation, 565 Kiski Avenue, Leechburg, PA 15656.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process and untreated cooling water and stormwater from the West Leechburg Facility in West Leechburg, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters Kiskiminetas River and Elder Run classified as a 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 Freeport Water Company, located at Natrona 3 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.001 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature (°F) 110 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions
1) Condition to conduct a TRE.
2) Condition to monitor stormwater outfalls for flow, BOD, COD, TSS, Oil and Grease, TKN Nitrate/Nitrite, Phosphorus, Chromium Total, Chromium Hex., Zinc, Nickel, Aluminum, Total Iron, Dissolved Iron, Magnesium, Manganese and Fluoride.
3) Condition to monitor influent/effluent of noncontact cooling water discharges.
Outfall 002: existing discharge (0.83 mgd) to Kiskiminetas River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature (°F) 110 Total Chromium monitor and report Chromium, Hex. monitor and report Zinc monitor and report Nickel monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report Dissolved Iron monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 004: existing discharge (0.39 mgd) to Kiskiminetas River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature (°F) 110 Total Chromium monitor and report Chromium, Hex. monitor and report Zinc monitor and report Nickel monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report Dissolved Iron monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 005: existing discharge (3.4 mgd) to Kiskiminetas River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature (°F) 110 Oil and Grease monitor and report Total Chromium monitor and report Chromium, Hex. monitor and report Nickel monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report Dissolved Iron monitor and report Zinc monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 006: existing discharge (1.11 mgd) to Kiskiminetas River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature (°F) 110 Total Chromium monitor and report Chromium, Hex. monitor and report Nickel monitor and report Zinc monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report Dissolved Iron monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Oil and Grease monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 007: existing discharge (0.52 mgd) to Kiskiminetas River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature (°F) 110 Oil and Grease monitor and report Zinc monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report Dissolved Iron monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 108: existing discharge to Outfall 008 for the period from permit issuance through 3 years after permit issuance date.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature (°F) 110 Suspended Solids 820.0 1,908.3 30 70 87.5 Oil and Grease 283.6 877.0 10 30 30 Chromium 10.6 26.4 0.4 1.0 1.25 Nickel 7.9 23.8 0.3 0.9 1.13 Tetrachloroethylene 0.03 0.15 Naphthalene 0.02 0.1 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 Chromium, Hex. monitor and report Mercury monitor and report Fluoride monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 108: existing discharge to Outfall 008 for the period from 3 years after permit issuance through expiration.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature (°F) 110 Suspended Solids 820.0 1,908.3 30 70 8.75 Oil and Grease 283.6 877.0 10 30 30 Chromium 10.6 26.4 0.4 1.0 1.25 Nickel 7.9 23.8 0.3 0.9 1.13 Tetrachloroethylene 0.03 0.15 Naphthalene 0.02 0.1 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 Chromium, Hex. 0.045 0.09 0.1 Mercury 0.0003 0.0006 0.0007 Fluoride 19.0 38.0 47.5 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 008: existing discharge to Kiskiminetas River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This outfall shall consist of sources previously monitored at 108 and stormwater runoff. Outfall 009: existing discharge (0.12 mgd) to Kiskiminetas River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature (°F) 110 Total Chromium monitor and report Chromium, Hex. monitor and report Nickel monitor and report Zinc monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 010: existing discharge (1.84 mgd) to Kiskiminetas River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature (°F) 110 Zinc monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report Dissolved Iron monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 011: existing discharge (0.92 mgd) to Kiskiminetas River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature (°F) 110 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
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