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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-1670

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[30 Pa.B. 5029]

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 standard 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 the 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 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 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 0054453.  Industrial waste, Otter Recycling Center, 570 Otter Street, Bristol, PA 19007.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from Otter Recycling Center in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Mill Creek.

   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, are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Phorphorusmonitor/reportmonitor/report
pHmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Chemical Oxygen Demandmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Oil to Greasemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Iron (Dissolved)monitor/reportmonitor/report

   Other Conditions:

   Prohibition of non-stormwater discharges.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0045021.  Industrial waste, MSC PreFinish Metals, Inc., 120 Enterprise Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067-3797.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater and stormwater from MSC PreFinish Metals, Inc. facility in Falls Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Biles Creek.

   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 0.0334 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids306075
Total Dissolved Solids2,5005,0006,250
Oil and Grease1530
Temperature (°F)110°
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Chromium0.104 (lbs/day)0.259 (lbs/day)0.935
Total Cyanide0.072 (lbs/day)0.177 (lbs/day)0.65
Total Zinc0.160.320.40
Total Copper0.0230.0460.057
Aluminum0.171 (lbs/day)0.414 (lbs/day)2.98
Total Iron0.332 (lbs/day)0.653 (lbs/day)3.0
Hex Chromium0.020.040.05
Dissolved Iron0.721.431.79
Free Cyanide0.0120.0240.03
Tetrachloroethylenemonitor/reportmonitor/reportmonitor/report

   Monitoring of above parameters required only during Industrial Wastewater discharges.

   The proposed effluent limits for Monitoring Point MP101 (Industrial Wastewater treatment plant, before commingled with NCCW), based on an average flow of 0.02 mgd are as follows:

InstantaneousInstantaneous
ParameterMinimumMaximum
PH (STD Units)7.510.0

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 003 and 004 (stormwater) are as follows:

ParameterMaximum Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/report
CODmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/report
pHmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitor/report
Total Phorphorusmonitor/report
Dissolved Ironmonitor/report

   Other Conditions:

   EPA waiver is not in effect.
   Conditions for future permit modification.

   PA 0034100.  Sewage, Malvern Courts, Inc., 85 Bacton Hill Road, Frazer, PA 19355.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant serving Malvern Courts development of mobile homes in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Valley Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: exceptional value waters, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 23,000 are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1530
   (11-1 to 4-30)2550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)24
   (11-1 to 4-30)612
Total Residual Chlorine0.240.55
   (years 1 and 2)
Total Residual ChlorineNon-detectNon-detect
   (years 3, 4, and 5)
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0013463.  Industrial waste, U. S. Steel Group, a Unit of USS Corporation--Fairless Works, Fairless Hills, PA 19030.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, cooling water and stormwater from U.S.S. Fairless Works in Falls Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware River Estuary Zone 2.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, migratory fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, NCCW and SWRO, are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Annual (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature110°F
Oil and Grease1530
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
CBOD5*monitor/reportmonitor/report
COD*monitor/reportmonitor/report
Oil and Grease*monitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solids*monitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Lead*monitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Chromium*monitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Copper*monitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Cadmium*monitor/reportmonitor/report
Iron (Dissolved)*monitor/reportmonitor/report

   *These parameters shall be monitored during storm event while no NCCW discharges.

   The proposed effluent limits for outfall 003, consist of treated process wastewater, cooling wastewater and treated sewage are as follows:

   Tidal conditions at outfall 003 make monitoring impossible. Therefore contributions to outfall 003 are monitored at monitoring points as follows:

Monitoring PointDescription of Wastewater
MP103-Treated Process Wastewater from terminal treatment plant
MP203-Treated Sewage Wastewater
MP303-Cooling water and SWRO
MP404-Treated Process Wastewater from finishing mill treatment plant

   The proposed effluent limits for Monitoring Point MP103, treated process wastewater from terminal treatment plant based on an average flow of 6.7 MGD are as follows:

Mass Units (lb/days)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
BOD5M/RM/R
Total Suspended Solids26396228M/RM/R118
Total Dissolved Solids100020002500
Oil and Grease9282362M/RM/R41.5
CBOD202500
BOD5 (% Removal)88.5
Phenols, TotalM/RM/R
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 STD Units all times
Color (Pt-Co)monitor/report
Total Residual Chlorine*0.51.2

   *This limit is applicable only when chlorine is used in the process for algae control.

   The proposed effluent limits for monitoring point MP203 (treated sewage), based on an average flow of 0.194 mgd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD53060
Suspended Solids3060
CBOD20 (lbs/day)67
BOD5 (% Removal)88.5
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for monitoring point MP303 (cooling water), based on an average flow of 0.046 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids306075
Oil and Grease1530
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Fecal Coliformmonitor/reportmonitor/report

   The proposed effluent limits for monitoring point MP403, treated process wastewater from finishing mill treatment plant, based on an average flow of 2.34 mgd are as follows:

Mass Units (lb/days)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Total Lead10.329.0M/RM/R1.56
Total Zinc13.334.7M/RM/R1.78
Total ChromiumM/RM/R0.3480.6800.87
Total NickelM/RM/R0.5351.181.34
Naphthalene1.541M/RM/R0.10
Hex Chromium0.250.58M/RM/R0.038
Total CadmiumM/RM/R0.0540.137
Total CopperM/RM/R0.4030.7741.0
Total CyanideM/RM/R0.10.1851.0
Total SilverM/RM/R0.040.070.1
Total Toxic Organics (TTO)***M/R2.13
Tetra Chloroethylene2.31M/R0.12

   The proposed effluent limits for outfalls 005, 007, and 009 (stormwater) are as follows:

AverageMaximum
ParameterAnnual (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/reportmonitor/report
pHmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Iron (Dissolved) (005, 009 only)monitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Zinc (007 only)monitor/reportmonitor/report

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 010 and 011 (Intake Screen backwash water) are as follow:

   The materials (Solids and other debris) physically or mechanically removed by USS in backwash operation shall not be returned to surface waters. The disposal of this material shall prevent any discharge of removed substances to the surface waters.

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

   CBOD20 Allowances.

   88.5 percent reduction of BOD5 per DRBC requirements.

   Thermal Requirements.

   TTO definition.

   Approved Chemical Additives.

   Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.

   PA 0026701.  Sewage, The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Morrisville, 35 Union Street, Morrisville, PA 19067.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage and stormwater from Morrisville Borough Wastewater treatment plant in Morrisville Borough, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to the Delaware River--Estuary Zone 2.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 7.1 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD527.841.755.6
BOD5 % Removal>=88.5
Total Suspended Solids304560
TSS % Removal>=85
Ammonia (as N)3570
CBOD20 (lbs/day)2,418
Phorphorus (as P)monitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
Fecal Coliform200 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
Total Antimonymonitor/report
Total Cadmiummonitor/report
Total Coppermonitor/report
Hex Chromiummonitor/report
Total Mercurymonitor/report
Total Silvermonitor/report
Total Thalliummonitor/report
Total Zincmonitor/report
Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalatemonitor/report
Trichloroethylenemonitor/report
Chloroformmonitor/report
Tetrachloroethylenemonitor/report
1,2, Dichloroethanemonitor/report
1,1, Dichloroethylenemonitor/report

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.
   Conditions for future permit modification.
   BOD20 load allocation per DRBC requirements.
   Effective disinfection.

   85% reduction of TSS per DRBC requirements.

   88.5% reduction of BOD5 per DRBC requirements.

   Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.

   Future pretreatment requirements.

   Completion of required permit renewal WET tests.

   WET testing per DRBC requirements.


   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.

   PA 0060216.  Sewerage, John T. Howe, Inc., P. O. Box 125, Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage and stormwater runoff into Uban Creek in Sterling Township, Wayne County.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0485 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)20.040.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)25.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.06.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)9.018.0
Phosphorous as ''P''1.02.0
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 6.0 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
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   Outfall 002--Stormwater Runoff

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease15.030.0
pH6.0 to 9.0 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 0083844.  SIC Code 4941, Industrial waste, East Petersburg Borough, 6040 East Main Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Little Conestoga Creek in Watershed 7-J (Conestoga River), in East Petersburg Borough, Lancaster 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 the Holtwood Dam Power Plant located in Martic Township, 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 0.022 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mos/kg)Daily (mos/kg)Maximum (mos/kg)
Osmotic PressureXXX1,2001,500
pH6--9

   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.

   PA 0024708.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Municipal Authority of the Township of Union, P. O. Box 5625, Belleville, PA 17004-9701.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Kishacoquillas Creek in Watershed 12-A (Kishacoquillas--Jacks Creeks), in Union Township, Mifflin County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold 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 United Water Company intake located on the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a 5-year projected flow of 0.253 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52943.558
Total Suspended Solids3958.578
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)14XXX28
   (11-1 to 4-30)monitor and reportXXXXXX
Total Phorphorusmonitor and reportXXXXXX
Total Residual Chlorine0.7XXX2.3
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 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)9,300/100 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 not in effect.

   PA 0081001.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Saint Thomas Township Municipal Authority, 6442 Lincoln Way West, Saint Thomas, PA 17252.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of treated sewage to Back Creek, in Saint Thomas Township, Franklin County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fisheries, 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 Hagerstown located in Hagerstown, MD. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.400 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)612
   (11-1 to 4-30)1836
Total Residual Chlorine1.02.0
Total Phorphorusmonitor and report
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 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)21,500/100 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 0087190.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, St. Thomas Township Municipal Authority, 642 Lincoln Way West, St. Thomas, PA 17252.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Wilson Run in watershed 13-C (Conocoheague--Antietam Creeks), in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishes (TSF), 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 Hagerstown located in Hagerstown, MD. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.06 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)5.5XXX11
   (11-1 to 4-30)16.5XXX33
Total Phorphorusmonitor and report
Total Residual Chlorine0.5XXX1.6
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 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)6,000/100 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.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street--Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 327-3666.

   PA 0228290.  SIC 4952, Leonard Boras, 119 1/2 Peony Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229.

   This proposed action is for a new NPDES permit for the discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Clover Run in Bell Township, Clearfield 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Punxsutawney Reservoir, located 2.7 river miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
Discharge ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
TSS2040
Total Chlorine Residualmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH6.0--9.0 at all times
Other Conditions:none

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0209261.  SIC 4952, Liberty Township, R. D. 1, Box 193, Danville, PA 17821.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Mauses Creek in Liberty Township, Montour County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery and 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 0.013 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)6912
   (11-1 to 4-30)182736
Total Chlorine Residual1.02.3
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
pH6.0--9.0 SU at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0111317.  Sewerage, SIC 4952, Lawrence F. Smithbaurer, P. O. Box 618, Boalsburg, PA 16827.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to an unnamed tributary of Spring Creek in Harris Township, Centre 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, NO2NO3, 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 for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
TSS2040
Total Cl2 ResidualReport
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0 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 0000469.  Industrial Waste, SIC 8731, 8734, 3353, 3728, Aluminum Company of America, 100 Technical Drive, Alcoa Center, PA 15069-0001.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, sewage, untreated cooling water and storm water from Alcoa in Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Unnamed Tributary to Pine Run, 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 West Leechburg Water Authority, located at Kiskiminetas River, 12.48 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0273 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)
January 1-3158
February 1-2956
March 1-3155
April 1-1559
April 16-3065
May 1-1569
May 16-3180
June 1-1586
June 16-3090
July 1-3190
August 1-3190
September 1-1586
September 16-3080
October 1-1574
October 16-3168
November 1-1565
November 16-3059
December 1-3159
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 002: existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Pine Run.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageDailyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyAverageMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)
January 1-3150
February 1-2949
March 1-3156
April 1-1561
April 16-3067
May 1-1570
May 16-3182
June 1-1587
June 16-3091
July 1-3191
August 1-3190
September 1-1587
September 16-3081
October 1-1575
October 16-3170
November 1-1565
November 16-3061
December 1-3154
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

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