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APPLICATIONS
[28 Pa.B. 1761]
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 application 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 office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the 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 specified program. 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 0051942. Sewage, Stephen and Margaret Brower, 40 Grays Lane, Elverson, PA 19520.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a small flow sewage treatment plant in Warwick Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to French Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality warm water fishery, high quality cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0054798. Sewage, Gwynmont Farms Utility Corporation, 131 Gwynmont Drive, North Wales, PA 19454-1812.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Gwynmont Farms Sewage Treatment Plant, located in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an Unnamed Tributary to Little 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 24,000 gallons per day are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12 Nitrate and Nitrite (as N) (7-1 to 10-31) 9 18 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.17 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard 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 0011169. Industrial waste, SIC: 3351, Brush Wellman, Inc., P. O. Box 973, Reading, PA 19603.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial and sanitary waste to an unnamed tributary of the Schuylkill River and the Schuylkill River, in Perry Township, Berks County.
The receiving streams are classified for warm water fishes, 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 Pottstown Borough Authority located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed Interim effluent limits for the UNT at Outfall 001 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s. u.) 6.0--9.0 inclusive Beryllium monitor and report XXX Hexavalent Chromium monitor and report XXX Total Copper 0.620 1.300 1.550 Total Lead monitor and report XXX Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 75.0 Oil and Grease 15.0 XXX 30.0 Nitrate monitor and report XXX Nitrite monitor and report XXX Total Dissolved Solids monitor and report XXX Sulfate monitor and report XXX MBAS monitor and report XXX Osmotic Pressure monitor and report XXX WETT monitor and report XXX The proposed Final effluent limits for the UNT at Outfall 001 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s. u.) 6.5--8.5 inclusive Total Beryllium 0.004 0.008 0.01 Hexavalent Chromium 0.014 0.028 0.035 Total Copper 0.015 0.030 0.038 Total Lead 0.004 0.008 0.010 Total Suspended Solids 20.0 40.0 50.0 Oil and Grease 15.0 XXX 30.0 Nitrate 10.0 20.0 25.0 Nitrite 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Dissolved Solids 500.0 1,000.0 1,250.0 Sulfate 250.0 500.0 625.0 MBAS monitor and report Osmotic Pressure XXX 67.0 67.0 WETT monitor and report The proposed Interim effluent limits for the UNT at Outfall 002 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s.u.) 6.0--9.0 inclusive CBOD5 25.0 XXX 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 XXX 60.0 NH3-N 20.0 XXX 40.0 Fecal Coliform 200.0 XXX XXX Total Lead monitor and report XXX XXX Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 mg/l (minimum) Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 XXX 2.5 Nitrate monitor and report XXX XXX Nitrite monitor and report XXX XXX Total Beryllium monitor and report XXX XXX Total Copper monitor and report XXX XXX Total Dissolved Solids monitor and report XXX XXX Sulfate monitor and report XXX XXX The proposed Final effluent limits for the UNT at Outfall 002 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s.u.) 6.5--8.5 inclusive CBOD5 10.0 XXX 20.0 Total Suspended Solids 20.0 XXX 40.0 NH3-N 3.0 XXX 6.0 Fecal Coliform 200.0 XXX XXX Total Lead 0.004 XXX 0.008 Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 mg/l (minimum) Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 XXX 2.5 Nitrate 10.0 XXX 20.0 Nitrite 1.0 XXX 2.0 Total Beryllium 0.004 XXX 0.008 Total Copper 0.015 XXX 0.030 Total Dissolved Solids 500.0 XXX 1,000.0 Sulfate 250.0 XXX 500.0 The proposed Interim effluent limits for the UNT at Outfall 003 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s.u.) 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total Manganese monitor and report XXX Nitrate monitor and report XXX Nitrite monitor and report XXX Total Beryllium monitor and report XXX Total Copper 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Lead monitor and report XXX Total Dissolved Solids monitor and report XXX Total Suspended Solids monitor and report XXX Osmotic Pressure monitor and report XXX Sulfate monitor and report XXX The proposed Final effluent limits for the UNT at Outfall 003 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s.u.) 6.5--8.5 inclusive Total Manganese 0.050 0.100 0.125 Nitrate 10.0 20.0 25.0 Nitrite 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Beryllium 0.004 0.008 0.010 Total Copper 0.015 0.030 0.038 Total Lead 0.004 0.008 0.01 Total Dissolved Solids 500.0 1,000.0 1,250.0 Total Suspended Solids 20.0 40.0 50.0 Osmotic Pressure XXX 67.0 67.0 Sulfate 250.0 500.0 625.0 The proposed Interim effluent limits for the UNT at Outfall 004 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s. u.) 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 75.0 Nitrate monitor and report XXX Nitrite monitor and report XXX Total Copper 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Dissolved Solids monitor and report XXX Total Beryllium monitor and report XXX Total Zinc monitor and report XXX Total Manganese monitor and report XXX Chromium VI monitor and report XXX Sulfate monitor and report XXX MBAS monitor and report XXX Osmotic Pressure monitor and report XXX The proposed Final effluent limits for the UNT at Outfall 004 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s. u.) 6.5--8.5 inclusive Total Suspended Solids 20.0 40.0 50.0 Nitrate 10.0 20.0 25.0 Nitrite 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Copper 0.015 0.030 0.038 Total Dissolved Solids 500.0 1,000.0 1,250.0 Total Beryllium 0.004 0.008 0.010 Total Zinc 0.101 0.202 0.253 Total Manganese 0.050 0.100 0.125 Chromium VI 0.014 0.028 0.035 Sulfate 250.0 500.0 625.0 MBAS monitor and report XXX Osmotic Pressure XXX 67.0 67.0 The proposed effluent limits for the Schuylkill River at Outfall 001:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s. u.) 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 75.0 Total Beryllium monitor and report XXX Total Copper monitor and report XXX Oil and Grease 15.0 XXX 30.0 NH3-N 20.0 XXX 40.0 Total Dissolved Solids 1,000.0 2,000.0 2,500.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200.0 XXX XXX (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000.0 XXX XXX CBOD5 25.0 XXX 50.0 TRC 1.5 XXX 2.5 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0028347. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Martinsburg Municipal Authority, 133 East Allegheny Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662-0307.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Plum Creek, in North Woodbury Township, Blair County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, 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 United Water Company located near Harrisburg. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.70 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 (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 XXX 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 XXX 15 Total Phosphorus (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 XXX 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine report XXX XXX Total Copper 0.027 XXX 0.067 Total Lead report XXX report Free Cyanide report XXX report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,800/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.70 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 (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 XXX 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 XXX 15 Total Phosphorus (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 XXX 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.1 XXX 0.3 Total Copper 0.027 XXX 0.067 Total Lead 0.015 XXX 0.037 Free Cyanide 0.008 XXX 0.020 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,800/100 ml as a geometric average Part C requirements for toxics are briefly listed as:
1. Water quality based effluent goals for total lead and free cyanide.
2. Requirements to submit the first phase of a toxics reduction evaluation within 2 years of permit issuance.
3. Conditions for future permit modifications.
4. Procedures for granting time extensions to achieve final water quality based effluent limitations.
5. Procedures for demonstrating alternative site-specific bioassay based effluent limitations.
6. Procedures for demonstrating alternative method detection limits.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0024961. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Oley Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 19, Oley, PA 19547.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Manatawny Creek, in Oley Township, 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 existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Pottstown Water Supply located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.40 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 60 NH3-N 20 XXX XXX 40 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, (717) 327-3666.PA 0037966-A2 SIC: 4952, Moshannon Valley Joint Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 581, Phillipsburg, PA 16866-0581.
This amendment is necessary to make the NPDES permit consistent with the pending Water Quality Management Permit No. 1498404, which will rerate the existing sewage treatment plant to 1.732 mgd annual average flow.
This proposed action is to amend the NPDES permit for an increase in discharge of treated sewage to Moshannon Creek in Rush Township, Centre 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 existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Milton intake located on the Susquehanna River, 155 miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an annual average design flow of 1.732 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 TRC 0.5 1.6 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 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 0025755. Sewage, Borough of Freeport, 414 Market Street, Freeport, PA 16229.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Freeport Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in Freeport Borough, Armstrong County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Buffalo Creek, which are classified as a trout stocked 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 Harrison Township Water Authority on the Allegheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.35 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 12 18 24 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 5,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 1.0 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfalls 002, 004, 005 and 007, which discharge to the receiving waters known as Allegheny River and Outfalls 003 and 006, which discharge to the receiving waters known as Buffalo Creek, serve as combined sewer overflows necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewers and/or the treatment plant. These combined sewer overflows are permitted to discharge only for that reason. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on the outfalls. Each discharge shall be monitored for cause, frequency, duration and quantity of flow.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0032182. Sewage, William J. Felix, 92 Little Mingo Road, Finleyville, PA 15332.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Hills of Mingo Estates STP in Nottingham Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Tributary of Mingo Creek, which are classified as a high quality trout stock 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .012 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 20 50 Suspended Solids 20 40 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 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.
PA 0095087. Sewage, Chippewa Township Sanitary Authority, Municipal Building, 2568 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010-1742.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Chippewa Township Sanitary Authority STP in Chippewa Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Bradys Run (mouth), which are classified as a trout stock 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 ARCO Chemical Company BV Plant.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 2.13 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 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 (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.5 1.6 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0098493. Sewage, Rocco Boni, 6 Erie Mine Road Extension, Burgettstown, PA 15021.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Rocco Boni Rental in Burgettstown Borough, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Burgetts Fork, 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 Midland Borough Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0065 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 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 (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 0215988. Sewage, Sonnynick, Inc., R. D. 4, Box 240, Elizabeth, PA 15037.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Sonnynick, Inc. Sewage Treatment Plant in Menallen Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Saltlick 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 Newell Municipal Authority on the Monongahela River at approximate River Mile 51.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.013125 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) 5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 30 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 3,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st Month--36th Month) monitor and report (37th Month--expiration) 0.6 1.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 001: proposed expanded discharge, design flow of 0.055125 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) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 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 0.14 0.33 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: The permittee must obtain an amendment to the existing Water Quality Management (Part II) Permit No. 2693404 before proceeding with the expansion of the facilities to treat a design flow of 0.055125 mgd.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.PA 0210196. Industrial waste, SIC: 4953, Seneca Landfill, Inc., P. O. Box 648, Mars, PA 16046.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial waste and stormwater to Connoquenessing Creek in Jackson 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 Zelienople Municipal Water Works on Connoquenessing Creek located at Zelienople, approximately 2.6 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .016 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) 0.016 CBOD5 100 200 250 NH3-N 20 40 50 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml TSS 100 200 250 Oil and Grease 15 30 Aluminum 0.275 0.55 0.69 Barium 0.3 0.6 0.75 Boron 3.0 6 7.5 Cobalt 0.05 0.1 0.13 Total Iron 3.5 7.0 8.8 Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Arsenic 0.05 0.1 0.13 Cadmium 0.005 0.01 0.01 Total Chromium 0.125 0.25 0.31 Copper 0.05 0.1 0.13 Lead 0.036 0.07 0.09 Nickel 0.15 0.3 0.38 Selenium 0.075 0.15 0.187 Vandium 0.009 0.02 0.023 Zinc 1.0 2.0 2.5 4,4'-DDT 0.0002 0.0004 0.0005 Total Residual Chlorine XX XX pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--monitor and report.
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