NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 5405]
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, 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 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 (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 0026166. Sewage, Warminster Municipal Authority, 415 Gibson Avenue, P. O. Box 2279, Warminster, PA 18974-4163.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Log College sewage treatment plant in Warminster Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Little Neshaminy Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 and 002, based on an average flow of 8.18 mgd and 0.3 mgd respectively are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5
(5-1 to 10-31)15 23 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N)
(5-1 to 10-31)1.0 2.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0 Nitrite and Nitrate
(as N)10.0 20.0 (7-1 to 10-31)
Phosphorus (as P)2.0 4.0 (4-1 to 10-31) Total Copper monitor only 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 Lead monitor only 4,6-Dinitro-O-Cresol monitor only Pentachlorophenol monitor only Benzidine monitor only The proposed effluent limits for copper were based on a dissolved Water Effect Ratio of 5.6, a site-specific hardness of 196 mg/l as CaCO3 and a chemical translator of 1.06.
Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
Implementation of industrial pretreatment program requirements.
Authorization to discharge stormwater from sewage treatment plant area.
PA 0026794. Sewage, Conshohocken Borough Authority, 601 East Elm Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Conshohocken Borough STP in the Borough of Conshohocken, 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 1.78 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 8.0 16.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 20.0 40.0 Total Residual Chlorine (0--2 years) 1.2 1.6 (3--5 years) 0.5 1.6 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen monitor instantaneous minimum pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Copper monitor/report Total Lead monitor/report Total Zinc monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0045187. Sewage, Richland Meadows Mobil Home Park, 232 Yankee Road, Quakertown, PA 19440.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the sewage treatment plant in Richland Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to dry swale to Morgan 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 80,000 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 10 20 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1 3 (11-1 to 4-30) 3 9 Phosphorous as P 0.5 1.0 Total Residual Chlorine (0--2 years) 1.2 1.5 (3--5 years) 0.2 0.6 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 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0011436. Industrial waste, Handy and Harmon Tube Company, 701 West Township Line Road, Norristown, PA 19403-4629.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater and stormwater from the Handy and Harmon Tube Company in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Stoney 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 average flows are as follows:
For Monitoring Point MP101:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Chloroform 0.086 0.22 Tetrachloroethylene 0.010 0.025 1,1,1 Trichloroethane monitor/report Trichloroethylene 0.0097 0.024 Zinc monitor/report For Outfall 001 during nonstormwater events:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature 90°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Dissolved Solids monitor/report Stormwater monitoring for Outfall 001 as follows:
Instantaneous Maximum CBOD5 monitor/report COD monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH monitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report Total Phosphorus monitor/report Dissolved Iron monitor/report Trichloroethylene monitor/report Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.PA 0063207. Sewerage, Scott Township Sewer and Water Authority, R. R. 1, Box 324, Jermyn, PA 18433.
This proposed action is for a revoked and reissued NPDES permit to discharge treated cooling water sewage into the South Branch Tunkhannock Creek in Scott Township, Lackawanna County.
This notice reflects changes from the notice published in the October 24, 1998 Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Phosphorous as P 1.0 2.0 2.5 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0026000. Sewerage, City of Allentown, 112 Union Street, Allentown, PA 18102.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into the Lehigh River in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent limits were evaluated at the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 40.0 mgd are:
Monthly Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 20.0 30.0 40.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 45.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 18.0 30.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5.0 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 to 9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 1.0 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0063304. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Municipal Authority of the Township of Blythe, 375 Valley Street, New Philadelphia, PA 17959.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into Crystal Run in Cass Township, Schuylkill County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: 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 Pottstown Borough Water Authority on the Schuylkill River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.018 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.PA 0024759. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Curwensville Municipal Authority, 900 Susquehanna Avenue, Curwensville, PA 16833.
This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to West Branch Susquehanna River in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield 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 GUP Steam Electric Plant located at Shawville.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.75 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 27 41 54 TSS 30 45 60 Total Lead report Total Mercury 0.00033 Total Cl2 Residual 0.5 1.6 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 to 9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0228150. Industrial waste, SIC: 3399, Embassy Powdered Metals, Inc., P. O. Box 344 (Airport Road facility), Emporium, PA 15834.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of once through noncontact cooling water to Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek in Emporium Borough, Cameron County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocked 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, White Deer Division, located on the Susquehanna River at Milton, 135 miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.072 mgd, are:
Parameter Temperature °F monitor only pH 6.0 to 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 0032263. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Bureau of State Parks, Yellow Creek State Park, 170 Route 259 Highway, Penn Run, PA 15765.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from Yellow Creek State Park Water Treatment Plant in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Yellow Creek Lake, classified as a cold 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 the Central Indiana Water Authority.
Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 0.05 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Iron 2.0 4.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Aluminum 4.0 8.0 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0026336. Sewage, Township of Hopewell, 1700 Clark Boulevard, Aliquippa, PA 15001.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Wickham Village STP in Hopewell Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Tributary to Boggs 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 Midland Borough Water Authority.
Outfall 010: existing discharge, design flow of .070 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.5 7.0 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) 0.06 0.13 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Copper (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) .011 .028 Dichlorobromomethane (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) .0006 .0015 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0032263. Sewage, Bureau of State Parks, Yellow Creek State Park, 170 Route 259 Highway, Penn Run, PA 15765.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Yellow Creek State Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Yellow Creek Lake, 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 Central Indiana Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .313 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 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 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0033626. Sewage, West Greene School District, R. D. 5, Box 36B, Waynesburg, PA 15370.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the West Greene Middle School/High School sewage treatment plant in Center Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Hargus Creek, which are classified as a high quality-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 Waynesburg Water Treatment Plant.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.012 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0033642. Sewage, West Greene School District, R. D. 5, Box 36B, Waynesburg, PA 15370.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Graysville Elementary School Sewage Treatment Plant in Gray Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Grays Fork, which are classified as a high quality 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 Waynesburg Water Treatment Plant.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.008 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 0.4 0.8 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0094617. Sewage, Robbie Rose, R. D. 2, University Drive, Dunbar, PA 15431.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Robbie Mobile Home Park STP in Georges Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Tributary of York 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 Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .03 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) 4.0 8.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 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) .07 0.15 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.PA 0033120. Sewage, Eisenhower Middle/Senior High, Warren County School District, 14 Hospital Drive Building 11, Warren, PA 16365-4885.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated sewage to Fairbanks Run in Farmington Township, Warren County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold 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 State of New York on Kiantone Creek located at river mile 2.1 and is located 16.8 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.00341 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 21 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 3,400/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0032549. Sewage, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, Presque Isle State Park, West Fisher Drive, Erie, PA 16505.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to the Outer Erie Harbor and Presque Isle Bay, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for warm water and protected for critical use of aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there are no potable water supplies (PWS) at or near the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average design flow of 0.0175 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0102067. Sewage, Nystrom Martin Subdivision, P. O. Box 271, Sugar Grove, PA 16350.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Stillwater Creek in Sugar Grove Township, Warren County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold 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 State of New York (Stillwater Creek) on Stillwater Creek located at river mile 11.92 and is located 6 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank), based on a design flow of 0.0028 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 12 24 Fecal Coliform (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 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
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