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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 2885]
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 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 proceedings 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 (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 0057754. Sewage, Mirian R. Weisbein, 1670 Cloverly Lane, Rydal, PA 19046.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from single family home in Abington Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary to Meadow Brook 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 600 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0057771. Sewage, Mark Weigner, 1035 North Tower Road, Quakertown, PA 18951.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from single family home in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is new discharge to unnamed tributary to Butter 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 500 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
PA 0057762. Sewage, James F. Wunder, 529 East Lancaster Avenue, Shillington, PA 19607.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Wunder SR sewage treatment plant in Milford Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary to Macoby 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 500 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0057746. Sewage, Randy L. Brundage, 2540 Ridge Road, Perkasie, PA 18944.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Brundage STP in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary to Three Mile Run.
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 500 are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Effective disinfection.
PA 0057657. Sewage, Kendal Corporation, P. O. Box 100, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Kendall-Crosslands WWTP in Kennett Township, Chester County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary to Bennetts Run.
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 0.125 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) 2.0 4.0 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 4-30) 2.0 4.0 Total Copper 0.012 0.024 0.030 Total Zinc 0.08 0.16 0.20 Chlorodibromomethane 0.00075 0.00150 0.00188 Chloroform 0.011 0.022 0.028 Dichlorobromomethane 0.0006 0.0012 0.0015 Total Residual Chlorine 0.1 0.2 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 Other Requirements:
1. The Discharge Authorized by this Permit Shall Only Occur Between November 1 and April 30.
PA 0057789. Sewage, River Park Office Associates, 555 North Lane, Suite 6101, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from River Park sewage treatment plant serving office complex located in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. This is a new 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 15,000 gallons per day are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 2 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.PA 0063941. Industrial waste, SIC: 39, Micropack Corp., 386 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into Aquashicola Creek in Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking 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 Northampton Water Supply on the Lehigh River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0092 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) TDS 1,000 pH 6.0--9.0 su at all times TRC 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0085731. SIC: 3089, Industrial waste, Brentwood Industries, Inc., 610 Morgantown Road, Reading, PA 19611- 2012.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Angelica Creek, in Reading City, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fishes, 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 Pottstown Borough located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0010511. SIC: 2032, Sewage, Spring Glen Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of the Conestoga River, in Ephrata 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 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 0.025 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 62 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0 18.0 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.7 XXX 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive 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 Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0088081. SIC: 4952, Sewage, Fairfield Homeowners Association, 1059 Washington Road, Coatesville, PA 19320.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Hunters Run, in Buffalo Township, Perry County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, 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 Dauphin Consolidated located in Susquehanna Township, 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 0.012 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 10 monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 0.9 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 13,000/100 ml as a geometric average Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0028088. SIC: 4952, Sewage, Brown Township Municipal Authority, 7748 SR 655, Reedsville, PA 17048.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Kishacoquillas Creek, in Brown Township, Mifflin 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 Dauphin Consolidated located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for design flow of 0.600 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N monitor and report XXX monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) monitor and report XXX monitor and report (Final) 1.0 XXX 1.5 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 26,000/100 ml as a geometric average Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0020621. SIC: 4952, Sewage, Borough of Waynesboro, 57 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of East Branch Antietam Creek, in Waynesboro Borough, Franklin County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fishes, 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 Brunswick Mayor and Council located in Brunswick, Maryland. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.6 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 XXX 9.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 XXX 27 Total Copper 0.053 XXX 0.132 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 XXX 1.6 Total Nitrogen XXX XXX monitor(1) Total Phosphorus XXX XXX monitor(1) Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive 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 (1)Maximum Daily
Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.PA 0111945. Industrial waste, SIC: 3321, 3322, 3494 and 3498, Ward Manufacturing, Inc., P. O. Box 9, Blossburg, PA 16912-0009.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Johnson Creek and the Tioga River in Blossburg Borough, Tioga County.
The receiving streams are classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the PA/NY border located on the Tioga River approximately 25 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.056 mgd to Johnson Creek are:
Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids report report Oil and Grease 15 30 pH (Std. Units) minimum 6.0 report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of 0.52 mgd to the Tioga River are:
Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids report report Oil and Grease 15 30 pH (Std. Units) minimum 6.0 report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 based on a design flow of 0.43 mgd to Johnson Creek are:
Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids report report Oil and Grease 15 30 pH (Std. Units) minimum 6.0 report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0112755. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Betty L. Williams, R. D. 1, Box 308, Gaines, PA 16921.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to an unnamed tributary to Pine Creek in Gaines Township, Tioga County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Jersey Shore Water Company located on Pine Creek approximately 60 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 20 40 Free Cl2 Residual report Fecal Coliforms 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0028606. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Delaware Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 80, Dewart, PA 17730.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to West Branch Susquehanna River in Delaware Township, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes 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 8 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.1 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Total Cl2 Residual 1.0 3.3 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0110582. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Eastern Snyder County Regional Authority, P. O. Box 330, Selinsgrove, PA 17870.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Susquehanna River in Penn Township, Snyder County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located at Dauphin.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 2.8 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Acrolein report daily maximum Total Cl2 Residual 0.50 1.6 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0031330. Sewage, Brownsville Area School District, R. D. 1, Box 202, Grindstone, PA 15442.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Cox-Donahey Elementary School STP in Redstone Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Dunlap 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 California Water Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0088 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 25 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 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 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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