[37 Pa.B. 424]
[Saturday, January 27, 2007]
[Continued from previous Web Page] Application No. PA 0027316, Sewage, City of Lebanon, 400 South Eight Street, Lebanon, PA 17042. This facility is located in North Cornwall Township, Lebanon County.
Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Quittapahilla Creek, is in Watershed 7-D and classified for TSF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Penn American Water Company is located on the Swatara Creek, approximately 17 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 8.0 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15 Total Residual Chlorine 0.26 0.88 Total Phosphorus 2 4 Total Nitrogen Monitor Total Net Phosphorus* Monitor
Total Net Phosphorus** 19,482 lbs. per year annual
Total Net Nitrogen* Monitor
Total Net Nitrogen** 146,117 lbs. per year annual
TKN Monitor
NO2 + NO3-N Monitor
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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average * Effective from issuance through September 30, 2010.
** Effective from October 1, 2010, through permit expiration date.
Schedule for compliance with Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy.
Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Application No. PA 0023108, Sewage, Borough of Elizabethtown, 600 South Hanover Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. This facility is located in Conoy Township, Lancaster County.
Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is in Watershed 7-G and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Columbia Water Company is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 6 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 4.5 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
NO2+NO3 Monitor TKN Monitor
Total Nitrogen 82,191 lbs./year total annual
Total Phosphorus 10,959 lbs./year total annual
Total Phosphorus 2 4 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 to Conoy Creek for a wet weather treated effluent overflow of 9.0 mgd are: (Note: Nutrients are accounted for in Outfall 001).
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 20 30 40 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 8.0 16 Total Phosphorus 2 4 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special condition:
1. Schedule for compliance with Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy.
Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Application No. PA 0259942, Sewage, Steven Nye, 32 Harmon Road, Newburg, PA, 17240. This facility is located in Upper Mifflin Township, Cumberland County.
Description of activity: The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Three Square Hollow Run, is in Watershed 7-B, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Carlisle Borough is located on the Conodoguinet Creek, approximately 30.8 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0004 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine Monitor
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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.PA0026239, Sewage (SIC 4952), University Area Joint Authority, 1576 Spring Valley Road, State College, PA 16801. This existing facility is located in Benner and College Townships, Centre County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This is a renewal for an existing treatment facility including tertiary treatment, consisting of primary clarification, aeration, secondary settling with phosphorus removal, filtration, BNR and UV disinfection, along with a beneficial reuse system.
The receiving stream, Spring Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 9C and is classified for HQ-CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pennsylvania-American Water Company is located at Milton, PA on the West Branch Susquehanna River, approximately 87.0 river miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 9.0 mgd and a discharge flow of 6.0 mgd, are as follows:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Monthly Annual Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum Load Load Flow Not greater than 6.0 mgd as an Annual Average CBOD5 10.0 15.0 20.0 Total Suspended Solids 10.0 15.0 20.0 Total Dissolved Phosphorus 0.13 0.26 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
Total Chlorine Residual Provide Effective Dechlorination
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times
Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200 colonies/100 ml geo mean and not greater than (10-1 to 4-30) 1,000 colonies/100 ml in more than 10% of the
samples tested(2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Average)
Kjeldahl-N Report
Report
Nitrate/Nitrite-N Report
Report
Total Nitrogen Report
Report
Report
Total Phosphorus Report
Report
Report
Total Net Nitrogen Report
Report
164,381 Total Net Phosphorus Report
Report
21,918 NH3-N (1-1 to 1-31) 4.5 6.7 9.0 (2-1 to 2-29) 5.0 7.5 10.0 (3-1 to 31) 5.5 8.2 11.0 (4-1 to 4-30) 4.0 6.0 8.0 (5-1 to 5-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (6-1 to 6-30) 2.5 3.7 5.0 (7-1 to 11-30) 1.0 1.5 2.0 (12-1 to 12-31) 4.0 6.0 8.0 Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate Report
Thallium Report
Total Copper Report
Free Cyanide Report
Total Cyanide Report Total Mercury Report
Total Selenium Report
Effluent Temperature Report Total Dissolved Solids Report
Stormwater Outfalls: SW-01, SW-02, SW-03, SW-04 and SW-05.
In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Chesapeake Bay nutrient requirements.
2. Operation and implementation of a pretreatment program.
3. Minimum discharge requirements.
4. Thermal discharge requirements.
5. Total dissolved solids requirements.
6. Requirements applicable to stormwater outfalls.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0026310, Sewage (SIC 4952), Clearfield Municipal Authority, 107 East Market Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. This existing facility is located in Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater.
The receiving stream, West Branch Susquehanna River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 8B and classified for WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is the Pennsylvania-American Water Company is located on the West Branch Susquehanna River is 160 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 4.5 mgd, are as follows:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Monthly Annual Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum Load Load pH Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200 colonies/100 ml geo mean and not greater than
(10-1 to 4-30) 1,000 colonies/100 ml in more than 10% of the
samples tested
(2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Average)
Kjeldahl-N Report
Report
Nitrate/Nitrite-N Report
Report
Total Nitrogen Report
Report
Report
Total Phosphorus Report
Report
Report
Total Net Nitrogen Report
Report
82,191 Total Net Phosphorus Report
Report
10,959 Combined Sewer Overflow Outfalls: 002, 008, 014, 018, 036, 038, 039 and 040.
In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Chesapeake Bay nutrient requirements.
2. Management and control of combined sewer overflows.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0027324, Sewage (SIC 4952), Shamokin-Coal Township Joint Sewer Authority, R. D. 2, Box 35, Shamokin, PA 17872-9603. This existing facility is located in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater.
The receiving streams, Shamokin Creek, Coal Run, Carbon Run, Furnance Run, and Quaker Run are in the State Water Plan Watershed 6B and classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake, the Pennsylvania Water Company, is located on the Susquehanna River 60 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 7.0 mgd, are as follows:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Monthly Annual Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum Load Load pH Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200 colonies/100 ml geo mean and not greater than
(10-1 to 4-30) 1,000 colonies/100 ml in more than 10% of the
samples tested
(2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Average)Kjeldahl-N Report
Report Nitrate/Nitrite-N Report
Report
Total Nitrogen Report
Report
Report
Total Phosphorus Report
Report
Report
Total Net Nitrogen Report
Report
127,852 Total Net Phosphorus Report
Report
17,047 Stormwater Outfalls: SW1 and SW2.
Combined Sewer Overflow Outfalls: 002, 003, 003A, 004, 004A, 005, 005A, 006, 006A, 007--055, 055A and 056--077.
In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions.
1. Chesapeake Bay nutrient requirements.
2. Management and control of combined sewer overflows.
3. Operation and implementation of a pretreatment program.
4. Requirements applicable to stormwater outfalls.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.PA0001627, Industrial Waste, SIC, 4911, Orion Power Midwest, 121 Champion Way, Canonsburg, PA 15317. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and untreated cooling water and stormwater from Cheswick Power Station in Springdale Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Tawney Run, Little Deer Creek and the Allegheny River, classified as WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is Oakmont Borough Municipal Authority, located at 2.4 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 002: Monarch Mine discharge (12.375 mgd) to Little Deer Creek from permit issuance through 3 years from issued date.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 35 70 Aluminum 1.2 2.4 Iron, tot 2.6 5.2 Iron, dis Monitor and Report
Manganese 0.87 1.74 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 Beryllium 0.01 0.02 Cadmium 0.003 0.006 Chromium, hex 0.006 0.012 Silver 0.02 0.04 Thallium 0.018 0.036 Copper 0.033 0.066 Pentachlorophenol 0.004 0.008 Antimony Monitor and Report
Outfall 002: Monarch Mine discharge (12.375 mgd) to Little Deer Creek from permit issuance through 3 years from issued date.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Lead Monitor and Report
Mercury Monitor and Report
Selenium Monitor and Report
Cyanide, free Monitor and Report
Chloroform Monitor and Report
Sulfate Monitor and Report
Osmotic Pressure (MOs/Kg) Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 002: Monarch Mine discharge (12.375 mgd) to Little Deer Creek from 3 years after permit issuance through permit expiration.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 35 70 Aluminum 0.48 0.96 Iron 1.5 3.0 Iron, dis 0.3 0.6 Manganese 0.87 1.74 Total Residual Chlorine 0.013 0.026 Beryllium 0.01 0.02 Cadmium 0.0003 0.0006 Chromium, hex 0.006 0.012 Silver 0.003 0.006 Thallium 0.002 0.004 Copper 0.009 0.018 Pentachlorophenol 0.0003 0.0006 Antimony 0.014 0.028 Lead 0.003 0.006 Mercury 0.00005 0.0001 Selenium 0.005 0.01 Cyanide, free 0.005 0.01 Chloroform 0.006 0.012 Sulfate Monitor and Report
Outfall 002: Monarch Mine discharge (12.375 mgd) to Little Deer Creek from 3 years after permit issuance through permit expiration.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Osmotic Pressure (Mos/Kg) 50 100 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 103: Boiler blowdown to Outfall 003.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 10.5 Outfalls 203 and 303: Bottom Ash Transport Waters discharge (1.7 mgd) to Outfall 003.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Outfall 403 (previously Outfall 107): coal pile runoff discharge (0.4 mgd) to Outfall 003.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 50 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 503: new discharge, design flow of 0.144 mgd, FGD Treatment Plant Discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 20 Aluminum 2.0 4.0 Arsenic 0.1 0.2 Beryllium 0.002 0.004 Boron Monitor and Report Cadmium 0.1 0.2 Chlorides Monitor and Report
Copper 0.045 0.09 Chromium, III 0.1 0.2 Lead 0.1 0.2 Manganese 3.0 6.0 Mercury 0.004 0.008 Nickel 1.0 2.0 Selenium 2.5 5.0 Silver 0.1 0.2 Zinc 0.1 0.2 Temperature 110°F Iron Monitor and Report
Iron, dissolved 7.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 603: Miscellaneous low volume wastes discharge (1.0 mgd) to Outfall 003.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 803: Internal monitoring points 203-603 (5.0 mgd) discharge to Outfall 003.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Outfall 003: Internal monitoring points 103 and 803 and untreated once-through noncontact cooling water, 369 mgd discharge to the Allegheny River, Interim Limits.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Total Residual Chlorine 0.2 Temperature Heat discharged to the waterway shall not exceed 2.96 by 109 Btu/hr Heat Lead Monitor and Report Mercury Monitor and Report
Selenium Monitor and Report
Silver Monitor and Report
Thallium Monitor and Report
Cyanide, free Monitor and Report
Cadmium Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 003: Internal monitoring points 103 and 803 and untreated once-through noncontact cooling water, 369 mgd discharge to the Allegheny River, Final Limits.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Total Residual Chlorine 0.2 Temperature Heat Heat discharged to the waterway shall not exceed 2.96 by 109 Btu/hr Lead 0.007 0.014 Mercury 0.0001 0.0002 Selenium 0.010 0.020 Silver 0.004 0.008 Thallium 0.003 0.006 Cyanide, free 0.011 0.022 Cadmium 0.00055 0.0011 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 004: Existing discharge to Allegheny River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Debris collected on the intake trash racks shall not be returned to the waterway. Outfall 005: Stormwater discharge, varied flow.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Chromium, hex Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report
Outfalls 010-011: Stormwater discharges, varied flow.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum These discharges shall consist solely of uncontamined stormwater runoff.
Other Conditions The permittee is required to complete an SWPPP for Outfall 005.
The permittee is required to complete a TRE for Outfalls 002 and 003.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0216291, Industrial Waste, SIC, 4941, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Carmichaels, 104 N. Pine Street, Carmichaels, PA 15320. This application is for a new NPDES permit to discharge treated backwash water from Carmichaels Water Treatment Plant in Cumberland Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela River, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Company, located at approximately 3.5 miles downstream of discharge point.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.068 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Iron 2 4 Aluminum (T) 4 8 Manganese (T) 1 2 TRC 0.5 1.0 pH Between 6.0 and 9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0253120, Industrial Waste, SIC, 4941, Tri-County Joint Municipal Authority, 26 Monongahela Avenue, Fredericktown, PA 15333. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated (WQM Part II pending) backwash from rinsing filters, sedimentation basin sludge and clarifier overflow at the Tri-County Water Treatment Plant in East Bethlehem, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Monongahela River, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the Pennsylvania-American Brownsville Water Treatment Plant located at Brownsville, Fayette County, approximately 8 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.08 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Iron 2 4 Aluminum (T) 4 8 Manganese (T) 1 2 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0043516, Sewage, Mount Pleasant Township, P. O. Box 158, Poker Road, Mount Pleasant, PA 15644. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Century Farms Sewage Treatment Plant in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a HQ-CWF 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 Westmoreland County Municipal Authority--McKeesport.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.03 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) 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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