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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 08-1694b

[38 Pa.B. 5107]
[Saturday, September 13, 2008]

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Table 2I.  Definition of Existing Water Quality: Easton ICP

Delaware River at Northampton Street Bridge, Easton-Phillipsburg, PA/NJ, River Mile 183.82

Definition of Existing Water Quality
Parameter (Y)Median Lower
95% CI 		Upper
95% CI 		Flow Relationships
Site specific regression equation.
Ammonia NH3-N (mg/l) * <.05 <.05 <0.05
Chloride (mg/l) 16 14 17 Y = -0.00022184 Q + 16.751
Chlorophyll a (mg/m3) 1.45 1.07 2.14
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l) mid-day* 8.10 7.90 8.58
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (%) 95% 92% 96%
E. coli (colonies/100 ml) 31 24 64 Y = antilog (0.00004425 Q + 1.273)
Enterococcus (colonies/100 ml) 145 80 250
Fecal coliform (colonies/100 ml) * 100 64 130
Nitrate NO3-N (mg/l) * 0.85 0.70 0.90
Orthophosphate (mg/l) 0.02 0.01 0.02
pH 7.55 7.41 7.70
Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) 142 127 155 Y = -0.0024666 Q + 158.76
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 110 103 120
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) 0.35 0.26 0.46
Total Nitrogen (mg/l) * 1.19 1.01 1.35
Total Phosphorus (mg/l) * 0.05 0.04 0.06
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) * 4.0 3.0 5.0 Y = 0.00177536 Q - 4.8027
Turbidity (NTU) 2.6 1.8 4.0 Y = antilog (0.00003836 Q + 0.1845)
Alkalinity (mg/l) 34 30 39 Y = -0.00073929 Q + 39.867
Hardness (mg/l) 48 45 52

   EWQ values represent data collected twice per month from May through September 2000-2004. Total number of samples varied by parameter, however, due to design and sampling constraints.

   * Wastewater treatment facility projects subject to the no measurable change requirement must demonstrate no measurable change to EWQ for this parameter. Implementation guidance should be consulted.

   ** EWQ does not meet DRBC water quality criterion, state water quality criterion or both.

Table 2J.  Definition of Existing Water Quality: Lehigh River BCP

Lehigh River, Pennsylvania, River Mile 183.66 - 0.27
Boundary Control Point is located at Route 611 bridge, Easton.

Definition of Existing Water Quality
Parameter (Y)Median Lower
95% CI 		Upper
95% CI 		Flow Relationships
Site specific regression equation.
Ammonia NH3-N (mg/l) * 0.08 0.06 0.09
Chloride (mg/l) 21 19 24 Y = -16.5077 (log Q) + 76.7534
Chlorophyll a (mg/m3) 2.70 1.80 3.60
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l)
mid-day * 		8.85 8.39 9.20
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (%) 97% 94% 98%
E. coli (colonies/100 ml) 49 36 120 Y = antilog (1.5045 (log Q) - 3.0132)
Enterococcus (colonies/100 ml) 110 56 210
Fecal coliform (colonies/100 ml) * 120 70 200 Y = antilog (1.4387 (log Q) - 2.5712)
Nitrate NO3-N (mg/l) * 1.80 1.70 2.00
Orthophosphate (mg/l) 0.11 0.09 0.15
pH 7.61 7.50 7.70
Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) 264 218 292 Y = -186.4602 (log Q) + 870.6296
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 180 158 195 Y = -93.4568 (log Q) + 482.4929
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) 0.50 0.41 0.58
Total Nitrogen (mg/l) * 2.43 2.13 2.74
Total Phosphorus (mg/l) * 0.17 0.15 0.24
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) * 4.0 3.0 6.0
Turbidity (NTU) 3.1 2.2 6.0 Y = antilog (0.901 (log Q) - 2.335)
Alkalinity (mg/l) 55 49 69 Y = -51.44 (log Q) + 227.86
Hardness (mg/l) 94 77 105 Y = -58.1224 (log Q) + 285.2788

   EWQ values represent data collected twice per month from May through September 2000-2004. Total number of samples varied by parameter, however, due to design and sampling constraints.

   * Wastewater treatment facility projects subject to the no measurable change requirement must demonstrate no measurable change to EWQ for this parameter. Implementation guidance should be consulted.

   ** EWQ does not meet DRBC water quality criterion, state water quality criterion or both.

Table 2K.  Definition of Existing Water Quality: Pohatcong Creek BCP

Pohatcong Creek, New Jersey, River Mile 177.36 - 0.35
Boundary Control Point is located at River Road bridge.

Definition of Existing Water Quality
Parameter (Y)Median Lower
95% CI 		Upper
95% CI 		Flow Relationships
Site specific regression equation.
Ammonia NH3-N (mg/l) * <.05 <.05 <0.05
Chloride (mg/l) 20 19 21
Chlorophyll a (mg/m3) n/a n/a n/a
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l)
mid-day * 		9.50 9.20 9.90
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (%) 97% 96% 100%
E. coli (colonies/100 ml) 305 190 550 Y = antilog (1.0503 (log Q) + 0.976)
Enterococcus (colonies/100 ml) 610 ** 380 ** 820 **
Fecal coliform (colonies/100 ml) * 580 ** 420 ** 810 **
Nitrate NO3-N (mg/l) * 2.61 2.30 2.88
Orthophosphate (mg/l) 0.05 0.05 0.07
pH 7.90 7.88 7.95
Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) 340 316 352 Y = -0.84542072 Q + 365.5539
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 220 211 260 Y = -99.9173 (log Q) + 381.5349
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) 0.33 0.19 0.36
Total Nitrogen (mg/l) * 3.14 2.87 3.26
Total Phosphorus (mg/l) * 0.10 0.08 0.11 **
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) * 6.5 5.0 8.0
Turbidity (NTU) 4.6 2.1 5.1 Y = antilog (0.867 (log Q) - 0.69)
Alkalinity (mg/l) 116 104 120 Y = -81.8 (log Q) + 238.83
Hardness (mg/l) 140 135 160 Y = -76.5277 (log Q) + 261.5315

   EWQ values represent data collected twice per month from May through September 2000-2004. Total number of samples varied by parameter, however, due to design and sampling constraints.

   * Wastewater treatment facility projects subject to the no measurable change requirement must demonstrate no measurable change to EWQ for this parameter. Implementation guidance should be consulted.

   ** EWQ does not meet DRBC water quality criterion, state water quality criterion or both.

Table 2L.  Definition of Existing Water Quality: Riegelsville ICP

Delaware River at Riegelsville Bridge, PA/NJ, River Mile 174.80

Definition of Existing Water Quality
Parameter (Y)Median Lower
95% CI 		Upper
95% CI 		Flow Relationships
Site specific regression equation.
Ammonia NH3-N (mg/l) * <0.05 <0.05 0.05
Chloride (mg/l) 17 15 19 Y = -0.00026948 Q + 19.644
Chlorophyll a (mg/m3) 2.42 1.80 3.60
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l)
mid-day * 		8.80 8.20 9.05
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (%) 97% 95% 98%
E. coli (colonies/100 ml) 40 20 80 Y = antilog (0.0000513 Q + 0.9973)
Enterococcus (colonies/100 ml) 80 52 110
Fecal coliform (colonies/100 ml) * 84 54 160 Y = antilog (0.00003636 Q + 1.5438)
Nitrate NO3-N (mg/l) * 1.17 1.02 1.23
Orthophosphate (mg/l) 0.04 0.04 0.07
pH 7.60 7.48 7.80
Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) 183 155 197 Y = -0.00298102 Q + 207.26
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 140 130 150 Y = -0.00168753 Q + 152.78
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) 0.31 0.22 0.46
Total Nitrogen (mg/l) * 1.44 1.31 1.62
Total Phosphorus (mg/l) * 0.09 0.07 0.12
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) * 4.5 3.5 6.5 Y = 0.00061523 Q + 0.2725
Turbidity (NTU) 2.7 2.1 3.5 Y = antilog (0.00002645 Q + 0.2252)
Alkalinity (mg/l) 42 36 48 Y = -0.0008322 Q + 50.44
Hardness (mg/l) 65 54 70 Y = -0.00121951 Q + 73.708

   EWQ values represent data collected twice per month from May through September 2000-2004. Total number of samples varied by parameter, however, due to design and sampling constraints.

   * Wastewater treatment facility projects subject to the no measurable change requirement must demonstrate no measurable change to EWQ for this parameter. Implementation guidance should be consulted.

   ** EWQ does not meet DRBC water quality criterion, state water quality criterion or both.

Table 2M.  Definition of Existing Water Quality: Musconetcong River BCP

Musconetcong River, New Jersey, River Mile 174.60 - 0.15
Boundary Control Point is located at River Road (Rt. 627) bridge

Definition of Existing Water Quality
Parameter (Y)Median Lower
95% CI 		Upper
95% CI 		Flow Relationships
Site specific regression equation.
Ammonia NH3-N (mg/l) * 0.06 0.05 0.08
Chloride (mg/l) 43 42 45
Chlorophyll a (mg/m3) 3.20 2.56 3.71
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l)
mid-day * 		9.10 8.90 9.60
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (%) 99% 97% 100%
E. coli (colonies/100 ml) 125 70 240
Enterococcus (colonies/100 ml) 210 ** 150 ** 360 **
Fecal coliform (colonies/100 ml) * 270 ** 190 400 **
Nitrate NO3-N (mg/l) * 2.09 1.85 2.30
Orthophosphate (mg/l) 0.02 0.02 0.03
pH 7.90 7.90 8.00
Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) 396 375 426 Y = -0.23045946 Q + 440.1906
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 255 240 270 Y = -0.0954 Q + 272.5773
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) 0.49 0.37 0.87
Total Nitrogen (mg/l) * 2.56 2.36 2.91
Total Phosphorus (mg/l) * 0.07 0.05 0.09
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) * 7.0 5.5 11.0
Turbidity (NTU) 3.5 2.3 5.4 Y = antilog (0.86 (log Q) - 1.294)
Alkalinity (mg/l) 103 97 118 Y = -79.84 (log Q) + 298.41
Hardness (mg/l) 149 130 160 Y = -67.6003 (log Q) + 297.8314

   EWQ values represent data collected twice per month from May through September 2000-2004. Total number of samples varied by parameter, however, due to design and sampling constraints.

   * Wastewater treatment facility projects subject to the no measurable change requirement must demonstrate no measurable change to EWQ for this parameter. Implementation guidance should be consulted.

   ** EWQ does not meet DRBC water quality criterion, state water quality criterion or both.

Table 2N.  Definition of Existing Water Quality: Cooks Creek BCP

Cooks Creek, Pennsylvania, River Mile 173.70 - 1.06
Boundary Control Point is located at Red Bridge Road bridge.

Definition of Existing Water Quality
Parameter (Y)Median Lower
95% CI 		Upper
95% CI 		Flow Relationships
Site specific regression equation.
Ammonia NH3-N (mg/l) * <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
Chloride (mg/l) 9.7 8.9 10.9
Chlorophyll a (mg/m3) n/a n/a n/a
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l)
mid-day * 		9.93 9.70 10.30
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (%) 102% 98% 108%
E. coli (colonies/100 ml) 110 80 200 Y = antilog (1.1307 (log Q) + 0.6483)
Enterococcus (colonies/100 ml) 380 250 520
Fecal coliform (colonies/100 ml) * 210 ** 140 360 **
Nitrate NO3-N (mg/l) * 1.80 1.70 1.90
Orthophosphate (mg/l) 0.01 0.01 0.02
pH 8.04 7.94 8.19
Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) 258 244 278 Y = -0.94618228 Q + 290.6508
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 180 161 194 Y = -0.7015 Q + 197.6165
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) 0.21 0.13 0.34
Total Nitrogen (mg/l) * 2.01 1.95 2.32
Total Phosphorus (mg/l) * 0.04 0.03 0.06
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) * 2.5 2.0 4.0
Turbidity (NTU) 1.5 1.1 2.3 Y = antilog (0.888 (log Q) - 0.981)
Alkalinity (mg/l) 98 89 104 Y = -50.25 (log Q) + 168.52
Hardness (mg/l) 120 110 125 Y = -40.8625 (log Q) + 175.8628

   EWQ values represent data collected twice per month from May through September 2000-2004. Total number of samples varied by parameter, however, due to design and sampling constraints.

   * Wastewater treatment facility projects subject to the no measurable change requirement must demonstrate no measurable change to EWQ for this parameter. Implementation guidance should be consulted.

   ** EWQ does not meet DRBC water quality criterion, state water quality criterion or both.

Table 2O.  Definition of Existing Water Quality: Milford ICP

Delaware River at Milford-U. Black Eddy Bridge, NJ/PA, River Mile 167.70

Definition of Existing Water Quality
Parameter (Y)Median Lower
95% CI 		Upper
95% CI 		Flow Relationships
Site specific regression equation.
Ammonia NH3-N (mg/l) * <0.05 <0.05 0.05
Chloride (mg/l) 17 15 20 Y = -0.00027835 Q + 20.221
Chlorophyll a (mg/m3) 1.80 0.90 2.70
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l)
mid-day * 		8.74 8.20 8.96
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (%) 96% 95% 97%
E. coli (colonies/100 ml) 28 15 60 Y = antilog (0.00004814 Q + 0.905)
Enterococcus (colonies/100 ml) 45 28 98
Fecal coliform (colonies/100 ml) * 60 40120 Y = antilog (0.00004177 Q + 1.2688)
Nitrate NO3-N (mg/l) * 1.09 0.96 1.25
Orthophosphate (mg/l) 0.04 0.04 0.07
pH 7.58 7.44 7.80
Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) 189 159 203 Y = -0.00313416 Q + 212.42
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 149 130 160 Y = -0.00270722 Q + 173.806
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) 0.34 0.26 0.46
Total Nitrogen (mg/l) * 1.48 1.23 1.68
Total Phosphorus (mg/l) * 0.09 0.07 0.12
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) * 6.0 4.5 7.0 Y = 0.0006379 Q + 0.3729
Turbidity (NTU) 2.9 2.2 3.8 Y = antilog (0.00002693 Q + 0.1674)
Alkalinity (mg/l) 44 37 49 Y = -0.00087657 Q + 51.613
Hardness (mg/l) 67 55 73 Y = -0.0011369 Q + 74.63

   EWQ values represent data collected twice per month from May through September 2000-2004. Total number of samples varied by parameter, however, due to design and sampling constraints.

   * Wastewater treatment facility projects subject to the no measurable change requirement must demonstrate no measurable change to EWQ for this parameter. Implementation guidance should be consulted.

   ** EWQ does not meet DRBC water quality criterion, state water quality criterion or both.

Table 2P.  Definition of Existing Water Quality: Nishisakawick Creek BCP

Nishisakawick Creek, New Jersey, River Mile 164.10 - 0.35
Boundary Control Point is located at Route 12 bridge, Frenchtown.

Definition of Existing Water Quality
Parameter (Y)Median Lower
95% CI 		Upper
95% CI 		Flow Relationships
Site specific regression equation.
Ammonia NH3-N (mg/l) * <0.05 <0.05 0.06
Chloride (mg/l) 15 14 16
Chlorophyll a (mg/m3) n/a n/a n/a
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l)
mid-day * 		9.65 9.11 10.10
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (%) 101% 99% 105%
E. coli (colonies/100 ml) 48 20 96 Y = antilog (0.5217 (log Q) + 1.5665)
Enterococcus (colonies/100 ml) 240 ** 170 ** 790 **
Fecal coliform (colonies/100 ml) * 85 50 120
Nitrate NO3-N (mg/l) * 1.62 1.52 1.83
Orthophosphate (mg/l) 0.04 0.03 0.05
pH 7.89 7.56 8.00
Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) 181 176 190 Y = -24.8604 (log Q) + 189.4554
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 130 120 144 Y = -0.9989 Q + 139.9081
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) 0.35 0.21 0.59
Total Nitrogen (mg/l) * 2.09 1.70 2.39
Total Phosphorus (mg/l) * 0.06 0.05 0.07
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) * 1.5 1.0 2.0
Turbidity (NTU) 1.3 0.9 2.0 Y = antilog (0.0315 Q - 0.1328)
Alkalinity (mg/l) 45 40 51 Y = -16.39 (log Q) + 55.14
Hardness (mg/l) 60 59 65 Y = -12.5184 (log Q) + 66.8341

   EWQ values represent data collected twice per month from May through September 2000-2004. Total number of samples varied by parameter, however, due to design and sampling constraints.

   * Wastewater treatment facility projects subject to the no measurable change requirement must demonstrate no measurable change to EWQ for this parameter. Implementation guidance should be consulted.

   ** EWQ does not meet DRBC water quality criterion, state water quality criterion or both.

Table 2Q.  Definition of Existing Water Quality: Tinicum Creek BCP

Tinicum Creek, Pennsylvania, River Mile 161.60 - 0.24
Boundary Control Point is located on private property by Tinicum Creek Road, just below confluence of first unnamed tributary.

Definition of Existing Water Quality
Parameter (Y)Median Lower
95% CI 		Upper
95% CI 		Flow Relationships
Site specific regression equation.
Ammonia NH3-N (mg/l) * <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
Chloride (mg/l) 14 12 16
Chlorophyll a (mg/m3) n/a n/a n/a
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l)
mid-day * 		9.80 8.90 10.10
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (%) 104% 101% 107%
E. coli (colonies/100 ml) 80 55 180
Enterococcus (colonies/100 ml) 200 96 340
Fecal coliform (colonies/100 ml) * 155 124 280 **
Nitrate NO3-N (mg/l) * 0.79 0.64 1.00
Orthophosphate (mg/l) 0.01 0.01 0.02
pH 8.00 7.70 8.30
Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) 247 219 262 Y = -69.3482 (log Q) + 285.899
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 180 170 190 Y = -39.2799 (log Q) + 204.5375
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) 0.30 0.13 0.41
Total Nitrogen (mg/l) * 1.14 0.79 1.23
Total Phosphorus (mg/l) * 0.04 0.03 0.04
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) * 2.0 1.0 3.0
Turbidity (NTU) 1.1 0.9 1.8 Y = antilog (0.4453 (log Q) - 0.2226)
Alkalinity (mg/l) 61 52 72 Y = -19.56 (log Q) + 75.97
Hardness (mg/l) 91 75 101 Y = -29.6089 (log Q) + 113.3701

   EWQ values represent data collected twice per month from May through September 2000-2004. Total number of samples varied by parameter, however, due to design and sampling constraints.

   * Wastewater treatment facility projects subject to the no measurable change requirement must demonstrate no measurable change to EWQ for this parameter. Implementation guidance should be consulted.

   ** EWQ does not meet DRBC water quality criterion, state water quality criterion or both.

Table 2R.  Definition of Existing Water Quality: Tohickon Creek BCP

Tohickon Creek, Pennsylvania, River Mile 157.00 - 0.19
Boundary Control Point is located at the Delaware Canal Aqueduct crossing in Point Pleasant.

Definition of Existing Water Quality
Parameter (Y)Median Lower
95% CI 		Upper
95% CI 		Flow Relationships
Site specific regression equation.
Ammonia NH3-N (mg/l) * <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
Chloride (mg/l) 27 25 29 Y = -4.6046 (log Q) + 34.3562
Chlorophyll a (mg/m3) 2.14 1.07 3.20
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l)
mid-day * 		9.06 8.60 9.20
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (%) 100% 98% 103%
E. coli (colonies/100 ml) 38 20 60 Y = antilog (0.8609 (log Q) + 0.2319)
Enterococcus (colonies/100 ml) 540 250 980
Fecal coliform (colonies/100 ml) * 90 60 170 Y = antilog (0.6939 (log Q) + 0.9399)
Nitrate NO3-N (mg/l) * 0.63 0.52 0.72
Orthophosphate (mg/l) 0.015 0.01 0.02
pH 8.00 7.80 8.20
Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) 218 212 226 Y = -27.1873 (log Q) + 261.345
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 162 150 170 Y = -27.494 (log Q) + 204.9618
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) 0.37 0.34 0.49
Total Nitrogen (mg/l) * 1.03 0.87 1.16
Total Phosphorus (mg/l) * 0.04 0.04 0.05
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) * 2.0 1.0 2.5
Turbidity (NTU) 1.3 0.9 2.0 Y = antilog (0.5292 (log Q) - 0.6216)
Alkalinity (mg/l) 46 40 49 Y = -8.96 (log Q) + 60
Hardness (mg/l) 64 62 68 Y = -10.6687 (log Q) + 81.5734

   EWQ values represent data collected twice per month from May through September 2000-2004. Total number of samples varied by parameter, however, due to design and sampling constraints.

   * Wastewater treatment facility projects subject to the no measurable change requirement must demonstrate no measurable change to EWQ for this parameter. Implementation guidance should be consulted.

   ** EWQ does not meet DRBC water quality criterion, state water quality criterion or both.

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