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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 98-454

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[28 Pa.B. 1430]

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 wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and applications 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 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 official 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 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 the Community Relations Coordinator at (717) 657-4585. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (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 0026182, Amendment No. 4.  Sewage, Borough of Lansdale, One Vine Street, Lansdale, PA 19446.

   This application is for amendment of the Borough's NPDES permit to authorize the discharge from Outfall 003 (Ridge Road Pumping Station) under the conditions required for a combined sewer overflow. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to West Branch of Neshaminy Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limitations for Outfall 003 are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Fecal Coliformmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor/reportmonitor/report
pH (std units)monitor/reportmonitor/report

   Other Requirements

   The due date for submission of the Long Term CSO Control Plan has been revised from 30 months to 32 months after permit issuance.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0013005.  Industrial waste, FiberMark, Inc., 45 North Fourth Street, Quakertown, PA 18951.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from the FiberMark coating/printing and saturation process, located at North Fourth Street in Borough of Quakertown, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to an Unnamed Tributary to Beaver Run (Licking Run).

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 65,000 gallons per day are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.
   Authorization to discharge stormwater from Outfalls 002 and 003.

   Monitor water source for trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene.

  

   PA 0023949, Amendment No. 1.  Sewage, Borough of Brookhaven, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Brookhaven Borough sewage treatment plant in Brookhaven Borough, Delaware County. This amendment reflects a change in the discharge location from Coeburn Run to Chester 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 .192 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)203040
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)510
   (11-1 to 4-30)1530
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.0
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0054879.  Sewage, William and Joan Elsing, 46 Mega Way, Furlong, PA 18925.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant serving a single residential unit located in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Neshaminy 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 400 gallons per day are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)2040
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor/report
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 2 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0057380.  Sewage, Dorothy A. Mylotte, 3315 Chatham Place, Media, PA 19063.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from single family residence located in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary of Ridley Creek.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 500 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor/reportmonitor/report
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

  

   PA 0050865.  Industrial waste, Gessner Products Company, Inc., 241 North Main Street, Ambler, PA 19002-0389.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from the Gessner Products Facility in Ambler Borough, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Rose Valley Creek.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.064 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.

   PA 0063754.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 20 East Union Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into Huntsville Reservoir in Dallas Township, Luzerne County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  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 Huntsville Reservoir in Dallas Township, Luzerne County.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.218 mgd are:

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
Total Aluminum4.08.0
Total Iron2.04.0
Total Manganese1.02.0
pH6--9 std. units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.

   PA 0028975.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Womelsdorf Sewer Authority, 498 North Water Street, Womelsdorf, PA 19567-1108.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Tulpehocken Creek, in Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stock 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 Western Berks Water Company. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.3 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52540XXX50
Total Suspended Solids3045XXX60
NH3-N20XXXXXX40
Total Phosphorus1.0XXXXXX2.0
Total Residual ChlorinereportXXXreportreport
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.475 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52540XXX50
Total Suspended Solids3045XXX60
NH3-N20XXXXXX40
Total Phosphorus1.0XXXXXX2.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.5XXXXXX1.64
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0087751.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3353, Alumax Mill Products, Inc., 1480 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17604.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of the Little Conestoga Creek, in Manheim Township, Lancaster County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm 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 Holtwood 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 800 for a design flow of 0.08 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease15.030.0
Total Zinc1.02.02.5
Total Aluminum4.28.410.5
Temperature95°F as daily average
Total Residual Chlorine0.481.6
pH6.0--9.0 standard units

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 801 for a design flow of 0.04 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (lbs/day)Daily (lbs/day)Maximum (lbs/day)
Total Suspended Solids34.598.1
Total Chromium0.321.1
Total Cyanide0.210.7
pH7.0--10.0 standard units

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001--010 for stormwater:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor and report
CODmonitor and report
Oil and Greasemonitor and report
pHmonitor and report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor and report
Total Leadmonitor and report
Total Chromiummonitor and report
Total Coppermonitor and report
Total Cadmiummonitor and report
Total Arsenicmonitor and report
Total Aluminummonitor and report
Total Cyanidemonitor and report
Dissolved Ironmonitor and report
Total Zincmonitor and report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0014672.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3691 and 3341, General Battery Corporation, Exide Corporation--Reading Smelter Division, Spring Valley Road and Nolan Street, Laureldale, PA 19605.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Bernhart Creek and the Schuylkill River, in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Pottstown Borough located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed interim effluent limits for Bernhart Creek from the industrial waste water treatment facility at Outfall 001 for a long term average flow of 0.298 mgd are:

Instan-
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumtaneous
MonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Parameter(lbs/day)(lbs/day)(mg/l)(mg/l)(mg/l)
pH6.0--9.0 inclusive
Total Antimony2.054.6monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Arsenic1.333.31monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Cadmiummonitor and reportmonitor and report0.270.540.68
Chromium VImonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Copper0.360.69monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Lead0.380.81monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Zinc1.02.43monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Nickelmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Iron0.5851.170monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Aluminummonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Phosphorusmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
NH3-NXXXXXX204040
Oil and Grease11.518.7153030
Total Suspended Solids67.2140.9306075
Total Dissolved Solids11,20920,0006,0007,500XXX
CBOD5XXXXXXmonitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Dissolved OxygenXXXXXXmonitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
MBASmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
WETT-Fathead Minnow
   (Pimephales Promelas)XXXXXXmonitor survivalmonitor growthXXX
WETT-Caldoceran
   (Ceriodaphnia Dubia)XXXXXXmonitor survivalmonitor reproductionXXX

   The proposed final effluent limits for Bernhart Creek from the industrial wastewater treatment facility at Outfall 001 for a long term average flow of 0.298 mgd are:

Instan-
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumtaneous
MonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Parameter(lbs/day)(lbs/day)(mg/l)(mg/l)(mg/l)
pH6.0--9.0 inclusive
Total Antimony0.0890.1780.0360.0720.090
Total Arsenic0.4430.8860.1780.3560.445
Total Cadmium0.0170.0350.0070.0140.018
Chromium VI0.0920.1840.0370.0740.093
Total Copper0.0890.1780.0360.0720.090
Total Lead0.0320.0640.0130.0260.033
Total Zinc0.5671.1330.2280.4560.563
Total Nickel1.192.380.4790.9581.198
Total Iron0.5851.17monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Aluminummonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Phosphorusmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
NH3-N7.4614.923.06.07.5
Oil and Grease11.518.7153030
Total Suspended Solids2550102025
Total Dissolved Solids2,4854,9701,0002,0002,500
CBOD52550102025
Dissolved OxygenXXXXXXminimum of 5.0 at all times
MBASmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
WETT-Fathead Minnow
   (Pimephales Promelas)XXXXXXmonitor survivalmonitor growthXXX
WETT-Caldoceran
   (Ceriodaphnia Dubia)XXXXXXmonitor survivalmonitor reproductionXXX

   The proposed final effluent limits for the Schuylkill River from the industrial wastewater treatment facility at Outfall 001 for a long term average flow of 0.298 mgd are:

Instan-
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumtaneous
MonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Parameter(lbs/day)(lbs/day)(mg/l)(mg/l)(mg/l)
pH6.0--9.0 inclusive
Total Antimony3.0736.146monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Arsenic1.3582.716monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Copper0.5591.1180.2250.4500.563
Total Lead0.5001.000monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Zinc1.4872.974monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
Total Iron0.5851.170monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
NH3-N12245.01012.5
Total Dissolved Solids11,20920,0006,0007,5007,500

  

   PA 0070319.  Industrial waste, SIC:  9224, County of Berks/Reading-Berks Fire Training Center, 895 Morgantown Road, R. D. 1, Reading, PA 19607.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Angelica Creek, in Reading City, Berks County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the proposed downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Glen Alsace Water Company located in Robeson Township. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.05 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total BTEXmonitor and report
Benzenemonitor and report
Toluenemonitor and report
Ethylbenzenemonitor and report
Xylenemonitor and report
Oil and Grease1530

   Appendix J stormwater parameters are included for Stormwater Outfall 002.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3670.

   PA 0113972.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Candlelight Inn, Inc., 587 Valley Road, Danville, PA 17821.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Montour Run in Montour Township, Columbia County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold water 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 approximately 10 river miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.00105 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Total Cl2 Residual2.04.6
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
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0024325.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Muncy Borough Municipal Authority, 14 North Washington Street, Muncy, PA 17756.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to West Branch Susquehanna River in Muncy Borough, Lycoming 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 existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pennsylvania American Water Company located at Milton, Northumberland County.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 1.4 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6
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--9.0 at all times.

   Other Conditions:  none

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


   Southwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

   PA 0038717.  Sewage, John Ferrarelli, P. O. Box 241, Indiana, PA 15701.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Pine Tree Mobile Home Park STP in Armstrong Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Cheese 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 Cadogen Township Waterworks.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .016 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1326
   (11-1 to 4-30)2550
Fecal Coliform
   (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 Chlorine1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0217824.  Sewage, YMCA of Pittsburgh, 126 Nagle Road, Fombell, PA 16123-9414.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Camp Kon-O-Kwee/Spencer STP in Marion Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Connoquenessing 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 Beaver Falls Municipal Authority on the Beaver River.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.03 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Phosphorus
   (4-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.

   PA 0091197.  Sewage. High Meadows Sewer Service, Inc., 155 Blazing Star Drive, Butler, PA 16001.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Thorn Creek in Penn 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 Zelienople Municipal Water Works on Connoquenessing Creek located at Penn Township, approximately 39.29 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.030 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)24
   (11-1 to 4-30)612
Phosphorus
   (4-1 to 10-31)24
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,400/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Interim)XXXX
   (Final).28.66
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0103896, Amendment No. 1.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4953, County Landfill, Inc.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste, septage, nonhazardous liquid waste to an unnamed tributary to Walley Run in Farmington Township, Clarion County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  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 the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 75 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .03 mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Vanadium.099.198.25

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