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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[30 Pa.B. 4742]
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 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 (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 the exact basis of a comment and 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. Notices 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 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 0057975. Sewage, Neal Cohen, 605 Stenton Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Neal Cohen single residential sewage treatment plant in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to groundwater. Overflow will be chlorinated prior to discharge into a dry swale which is an unnamed tributary of Wissahickon Creek. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Queen Lane intake on the Schuylkill River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 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 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.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.PA 0031364. Sewerage, Wallenpaupack Area School District, HC 6, Box 6075, Hawley, PA 18428.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Lake Wallenpaupack in Palmyra Township, Pike 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 proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Delaware River Intake for Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg Authority.
The proposed effluent limits Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .04 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10.0 20.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Phosphorous as ''P'' 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8 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 to 9.0 standard units at all times 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 0021075 00-1. SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Borough of Myerstown, 101 East Washington Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067-1142.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Tulpehocken Creek, in the Borough of Myerstown, Lebanon County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking, 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 Western Berks Water Authority located on the Tulpehocken Creek. 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) 6.5 -- 13 (11-1 to 4-30) 19.0 -- 39 Total Phosphorus 1.0 -- 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 -- 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform (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 You 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.
PA 0083526, SIC Code 3714, Industrial waste, R. H. Sheppard Company, Inc., 101 Philadelphia Street, Hanover, PA 17331.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Oil Creek, in Hanover Borough, York 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 Wrightsville Water Supply Company located in Wrightsville Borough, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002, prior to the confluence with Oil Creek:
Temperature °F as a Daily Average:
January 83 July 138 February 88 August 142 March 162 September 125 April 181 October 110 May 147 November 84 June 191 December 74
Average Maximum Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Flow monitor and report The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002, prior to the confluence with Oil Creek:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Copper (Interim) monitor and report monitor and report -- Copper (Final) 0.037 0.074 0.093 pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 003 and 004 for stormwater are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor and report COD monitor and report TSS monitor and report Phosphorus, Total monitor and report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor and report Dissolved Iron monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report pH (S. U.) monitor and report You 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.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 327-3666.PA 0024091-A2, Sewerage, SIC 4952, Millville Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 30, Millville, PA 17846.
This proposed action is to amend the NPDES permit for an existing discharge of sewage to Little Fishing Creek in Millville Borough, Columbia County. This amendment will allow the acceptance of White Pines Landfill leachate.
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 Bloomsburg located on Fishing Creek, 5 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.14 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Discharge Minimum Monthly Weekly Maximum Maximum Parameter (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) (mg/l) pH (Std Units) within the range 6.0 to 9.0 Total Cl2 Residual monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200#/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2000#/100 ml as a geometric average CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 NH3-N (7-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 6-30) 20 30 60 The proposed effluent limits Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.25 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Discharge Minimum Monthly Weekly Maximum Maximum Parameter (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) (mg/l) Flow (mgd) pH (Std Units) within the range 6.0 to 9.0 Total Cl2 Residual .41 1.35 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200#/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2000#/100 ml as a geometric average CBOD5 15 22.5 30 TSS 30 45 60 NH3-N (6-1 to 10-31) 5 7.5 10 (11-1 to 5-31) 15 22.5 30 Dissolved Oxygen 6.0 The proposed additional effluent limits Outfall 001 expanded to a design flow of 0.25 mgd, based on a plant upgrade with the acceptance of 50,000 gpd of landfill leachate, are:
Average Instantaneous Discharge Parameter Monthly (ug/l) Maximum (ug/l) Arsenic 140 280 Beryllium 28 56 Cadmium 3.2 6.4 Chromium, VI 29 58 Copper 32 64 Lead 9.0 18 Mercury 0.034 0.068 Nickel 445 890 Selenium 14 28 Silver 7.3 14.6 Zinc 210 420 Phenolics (Total Phenols) 56 112 2-Chlorophenol .28 .56 Benzene 15 30.0 Chlorobenzene 56 112 Chloroform 90 180 PCBs, Total 0.00060 0.0012 Aluminum 1,400 2,800 Total Iron 4,200 8,400 2-Hexanone 12,000 24,000 Methylethyl Ketone 5,600 11,200 Other Conditions:
1. Condition requiring a pretreatment agreement between POTW and landfill.
2. Condition requiring submission of pretreatment process design to the Department.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 327-3666.PA 0014575. Industrial waste, SIC 4941, Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority, P. O. Box 5046, Jersey Shore, PA 17740.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Larrys Creek in Anthony Township, Lycoming County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold 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.
The proposed effluent limits Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.05 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum TSS 30 60 75 Total Iron 2 4 5 Total Manganese 1 2 2.5 Total Aluminum 4 8 10 Total Chlorine Dechlorinate 0.05 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0009270. Industrial waste, SIC 2041, Heinz Pet Products, 6670 Lowe Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Susquehanna River in South Centre Township, Columbia 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 Danville Municipal Water Authority located at Danville.
The proposed effluent limits Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.671 mgd are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lb/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum BOD5 300 821 1,642 TSS 360 998 1,997 Oil & Grease 15 30 30 Ammonia-N 7.8 13.3 Total Chlorine (5-1 to 9-30) 0.5 1.6 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0209147. Sewerage, SIC 4952, Centre Hall/Potter Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 497, Centre Hall, PA 16828-0497.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to an unnamed tributary of Sinking Creek in Potter Township, Centre County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold 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 United Water PA Harrisburg located at Dauphin.
The proposed effluent limits Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.28 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (6-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 5-31) 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Ammonia-N (6-1 to 10-31) 6 9 12 (11-1 to 5-31) 18 27 36 Total Cl2 Residual 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 in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0031054. Sewage, Ligonier Valley School District, 120 East Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Laurel Valley School Complex STP in St. Clair Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Tubmill Creek, which are classified as a trout stock 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: Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks on the Conemaugh River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.018 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) 15.0 30.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 25.0 50.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 19,000/100 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 0096954. Sewage, Interstate 79 Associates, 4839 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Meadowlands Park Sewage Treatment Plant in North Strabane Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Chartiers 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: West View Municipal Authority on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0435 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) 4.0 8.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 8.0 16.0 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 0.7 1.7 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: If/when the plant is expanded to a design flow of 0.087 mgd, the following effluent limitations will apply:
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) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 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 0.4 10.9 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4.0 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 0103233. Sewage, Moniteau School District, Dassa McKinney Elementary School, 1810 West Sunbury Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated waste to unnamed tributary to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek in Clay Township, Butler 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 Salvation Army Camp Allegheny on Slippery Rock Creek located at river mile 3.2, approximately 45.5 miles below point of discharge.)
The proposed discharge limits Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.00500 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15 Fecal Coliform (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 Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) monitor and report (Final) 0.4 0.9 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 0209902. Sewage. Michael J. and Ina B. Mailliard, 19099 Adamsville Road, Cochranton, PA 16314.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated sewage to Unnamed to Sandy Creek in Greenwood Township, 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 the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located, approximately 42 miles below point of discharge.)
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 450 gpd, are:
Outfall No. 001
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX CBOD5 10 20 TSS 20 40 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine XX pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges
Southeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Con- shohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.
NPDES Facility Name County and Tributary New Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PA0050342 The Quick Group
1045 N. Westend Blvd.
Quakertown, PA 18951Montgomery County
Upper Pottsgrove TownshipSprogels Run PA0029243 Chatham Acres Nursing Home
East London Grove Avenue
Chatham, PA 19318-0001Chester County
London Grove TownshipEast Branch White Clay Creek
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