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APPLICATIONS
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 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 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 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 accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact Richard Adams at (717) 327-3666. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 200 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, telephone (717) 327-3666.PA 0111546. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Stroehmann Bakeries Limited Partnership, 3375 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, PA 17701.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of sewage and noncontact cooling water to Lycoming Creek in Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, 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 at Milton located on the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.007 mgd from the sewage treatment plant, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Chlorine Residual 2.0 4.6 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 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on a design flow of 0.029 mgd consisting of noncontact cooling water, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0031453. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Southern Columbia Area School District, R. R. 2, Box 372B, Catawissa, PA 17820-9798.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Roaring Creek in Franklin Township, Columbia County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking, 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 Borough Water Company located at Danville.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0227 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Total Cl2 Residual 1st month--36th month report report 37th month--permit expiration date 1.0 2.3 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--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0033502. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Bradford County, Bradford County Court House, Towanda, PA 18848.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Sugar Creek in West Burlington Township, Bradford County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, 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 Borough Water Company located at Danville.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.06 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Ammonia-N (6-1 to 10-31) 14 21 28 Total Cl2 Residual 1.0 2.3 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--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6942.PA 0222267. Sewage, M. Elaine Lovett, 411 Waterford Street, Apt. 117, Edinboro, PA 16412.
This application is for issuance of a sewage NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Lovett's Manufactured Home Park to Darrow's Creek in Washington Township, Erie County. This is a new discharge.
The receiving water is classified for warm water fishery, 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 (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the City of Meadville, approximately 26 miles downstream below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average design flow of 0.0075 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 21 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0034738. Sewage. Howard Johnson Motor Lodge McClelland-Jervis, Inc., 835 Perry Highway, Mercer, PA 16137.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Neshannock Creek in East Lackawannock Township, Mercer County. This is a minor discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: trout stocking 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 Municipal Authority of the Township of North Sewickley on the Beaver River located at River Mile 7.6 which is 39 miles downstream.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.019 600 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (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 Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0101192. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941. Borough of Falls Creek Water.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated I. W. to an UNT of Falls Creek in Falls Creek Borough, Jefferson County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: HW-CWF, 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 Hawthorn Water Company on Redbank Creek located at Hawthorn, approximately 39 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of .022 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) Total Suspended Solids 10 20 25 Iron 2 4 5 Manganese 1 2 2.5 Aluminum .2 .4 .5 Total Residual Chlorine .5 1.6 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times
PA 0222241. Sewage, James McCosby, 120 Schar Road, Evans City, PA 16033.
This application is for a new NPDES permit, to discharge sewage to an unnamed tributary to Breakneck Creek in Forward Township, Butler 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 Connoquenessing Creek and is used by the Zelienople Municipal Waterworks located at Forward Township, Elk County, approximately 7.8 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.000800 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 20 40 Fecal Coliform (10-1 to 4-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (5-1 to 9-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.8 1.9 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0102938. Sewage. Buffalo Elementary School, Freeport Area School District, P. O. Drawer C, Freeport, PA 16229.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Sarver Run in Buffalo Township, Butler County. This is a minor discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: high-quality 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 Clearview Water Supply Company on the Allegheny River located at River Mile 24.27, approximately 8.30 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.010900 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 6 12 (11-1 to 4-30) 18 36 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 19/400 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.5 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0222232. Industrial waste, Albion Borough Municipal Authority, 15 Smock Avenue, Albion, PA 16401.
This application is an NPDES permit to discharge treated filter backwash from the Gage Road water treatment facility to the east branch of Conneaut Creek in Conneaut Township, Erie County. This is a new discharge.
The receiving water is classified for cold water and migratory fishery, aquatic life and recreation. There is no potable water supply (PWS) affected by this discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average design flow of 0.002 mgd, are:
Effluent Limits Mass Units (lbs./day) Concentrations (mg/l) Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Monthly Maximum Total Suspended Solids 6.0 30 60 Aluminum (total) 0.32 1.6 3.2 Iron (total) 0.4 2 4 Manganese (total) 0.2 1 2 Phosphorus as ''P'' 0.2 1 2 Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 1.2 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0025488. Sewage, Avondale Borough Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 247, Avondale, PA 19311.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a wastewater treatment plant in Avondale Borough, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to east branch White Clay Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, warm water fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.3 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 9.0 12.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.3 Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Diazinon 0.00091 0.0023 Lindane 0.00006 0.00015 4,4'-DDD 0.000001 Malathion 0.0022 0.0055 Copper (interim) 0.045 0.11 (final) 0.013 0.033 Zinc (interim) 0.40 1.0 (final) 0.081 0.20 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Other Conditions:
Requirement to submit a toxics reduction evaluation.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.PA 0003450. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Amoco Oil Company, East Carson Street Ext., Pittsburgh, PA 15207.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater from the Pittsburgh Terminal in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela River, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfall 001: existing discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Total recoverable petroleum
hydrocarbonsmonitor and report Other Conditions: Product contaminated stormwater runoff. Hydrostatic testing.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0204013. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Ashland Petroleum Company, P. O. Box 391, Ashland, KY 41114.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater and hydrostatic test water from the Midland Terminal in Industry Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Ohio River, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfall 001: existing discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Total recoverable petroleum
hydrocarbonsmonitor and report Other Conditions: Product-contaminated stormwater runoff. Hydrostatic testing.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217395. Industrial waste, SIC: 2435, Interforest Corporation, 119 A.I.D. Drive, P. O. Box 444, Darlington, PA 16115.
This application is for reissuance of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated log spray water, reverse osmosis reject water, boiler blowdown and stormwater from the Darlington Plant in Darlington Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, North Fork of Little Beaver Creek, classified as a high quality-cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.284 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 10 20 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 002: new discharge, design flow of varies mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum The discharge from this outfall shall only consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217573. Industrial waste, SIC: 5311, Oxford Development Company, One Oxford Centre, Suite 4500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1489.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water from Penn Avenue Place in City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, of Allegheny River, 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 View Municipal Authority, located at Neville Island, 5.33 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 1.728 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Temperature (°F) 110 pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0092487. Sewage, Nino Barsotti, Star Route Box 351, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Nino Barsotti Restaurant STP in Bullskin Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Jacobs 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 McKeesport Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .007 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) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0095907. Sewage, Albert Gallatin Area School District, 10 West Church Street, Masontown, PA 15461.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the George J. Plava Elementary School Sewage Treatment Plant (formerly known as German Central Elementary School Sewage Treatment Plant) in German Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of North Branch Browns 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 Carmichaels Municipal Water Authority located on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.009 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 5 10 Fecal Coliforms (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 0.10 0.25 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.
PA 0217565. Sewage, John and Lynae Williams, 308 North Main Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Maple Valley Personal Care Home Sewage Treatment Plant in Armstrong Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Anthony Run, 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 Buffalo Township Municipal Authority in Freeport along the Allegheny River.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.006 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) 21 42 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 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.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.PA 0040614. Industrial waste, Bethlehem Steel Corp., Eighth and Eaton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18016.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated cooling water into Monocacy Creek in City of Bethlehem, Lehigh County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water.
Effluent requirements were evaluated at the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .038 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature 110°F pH 6--9 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0041009. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Pipeline Petroleum, Inc., Shippers Road, Macungie, PA 18067.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated oil/water separation effluent into unnamed tributary to Little Lehigh Creek in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water, fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
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