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APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 339]
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 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 accommodations to participate in the proceeding, should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (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 0043818. Industrial waste, G.R.O.W.S. Landfill, A Division of Waste Management Disposal Services of Pennsylvania, Inc., 1121 Bordentown Road, Morrisville, PA 19067.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated landfill leachate wastewater and stormwater from G.R.O.W.S. Landfill IWWTP in Falls Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware River (Zone 2).
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 0.1 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Annual (mg/l) Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 53 106 132.5 BOD5% Removal 95% removal per DRBC requirements Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Dissolved Solids 6,560 13,120 16,400 Oil and Grease 15 30 30 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Temperature monitor/report Ammonia (as N) 35 70 87.5 CBOD20 (lbs/day) 62 124 True Color (Pt-Co) 750 Nitrate-Nitrite (as N) monitor/report monitor/report Total Organic Nitrogen monitor/report monitor/report Total Residual Chlorine (Issuance--Year 2) monitor/report monitor/report (Year 3--Expiration) 0.5 1.0 1.2 Total Antimony 0.45 0.90 1.13 Total Arsenic 0.05 0.10 0.125 Beryllium 0.005 0.010 0.0125 Boron (Issuance--Year 2) monitor/report monitor/report (Year 3--Expiration) 0.38 0.76 1.13 Hex Chromium monitor/report monitor/report Total Chromium 0.05 0.10 0.125 Total Cadmium 0.005 0.01 0.0125 Total Aluminum 0.275 0.55 0.68 Total Cobalt 0.05 0.10 0.125 Total Iron 2.5 5.0 6.3 Barium 0.10 0.20 0.25 Mercury 0.0019 0.0038 0.0047 Nickel 0.30 0.60 0.75 Silver monitor/report monitor/report Total Cyanide 0.10 0.20 0.25 Vanadium monitor/report monitor/report Phenol 0.05 0.10 0.125 Total Phenols 0.27 0.54 0.68 Thallium 0.10 0.20 0.25 Total Copper 0.05 0.10 0.125 Total Lead 0.036 0.072 0.090 Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Zinc 0.3 0.6 0.75 Bromoform 0.54 6.48 Total Halomethanes 0.027 0.324 Chloroform 0.01 0.02 0.025 Chloromethane 0.1 0.2 0.25 Methylene Chloride 0.1 0.2 0.25 Toluene 0.05 0.1 0.125 Butyl Benzyl Phthalate 0.01 0.02 0.025 2-Chloronapthalene 0.01 0.02 0.025 Diethyl Phthalate 0.025 0.05 0.063 Lindane 0.010 0.020 0.025 Isophorone 0.05 0.10 0.125 Acetone 0.109 0.218 0.273 2-Butanone 0.210 0.420 0.525 1,2,3-Trichloropropane 0.10 0.20 0.25 Xylene 0.01 0.02 0.025 1-Propanol 0.55 1.1 1.35 2-Propanol 0.54 1.1 1.35 4,4-DDT 0.00004 0.00008 0.0001 Tetrahydrofuran 0.025 0.05 0.063 P-cresol 0.05 0.10 0.125 2-Hexanone 0.015 0.030 0.037 4-Methyl-2-Pentanone 0.015 0.030 0.037 Dibromomethane 0.010 0.02 0.025 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.10 0.20 0.25 1-2, Trans Dichloroethylene 0.03 0.06 0.075 Benzene 0.05 0.10 0.125 1-1 Dichloroethane 0.09 0.18 0.23 Chlorobenzene 0.05 0.10 0.125 Di-N-Butyl Phthalate 0.83 1.66 2.08 Pentachlorophenol monitor/report monitor/report 1-2, Dichloroethane monitor/report monitor/report Tetrachloroethylene monitor/report monitor/report Trichloroethylene monitor/report monitor/report Toxicity (Toxics Unit Chronic) monitor/report (Issuance--Year 2) This permit also covers stormwater discharges from the landfill Outfalls 003, 004, 006, 009, 010, 011 and 012 are to a tributary to the Delaware River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 003, 004, 006, 009, 010, 011 and 012 are as follows:
Average Maximum Parameter Annual (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor/report monitor/report TSS monitor/report monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report monitor/report pH monitor/report monitor/report Total Lead monitor/report monitor/report Total Organic Carbon monitor/report monitor/report Total Chromium monitor/report monitor/report Total Barium monitor/report monitor/report Total Cadmium monitor/report monitor/report Total Mercury monitor/report monitor/report Total Selenium monitor/report monitor/report Ammonia monitor/report monitor/report Total Arsenic monitor/report monitor/report Total Cyanide monitor/report monitor/report Nitrate plus Nitrite Nitrogen monitor/report monitor/report Dissolved Iron monitor/report monitor/report Dissolved Magnesium monitor/report monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
Other Requirements:
1. DMR to DRBC, BCHD and PADEP
2. Effective disinfection
3. Remedial measure
4. Right to modify the permit
5. BOD5% removal
6. Specified test methods
7. Ownership test methods
8. TRC/TTHM monitoring requirements
9. Definitions--Total Halomethanes
10. Grab sampling requirements
11. Proper sludge disposal
12. Definition--Annual Average
13. TMDL--WLA data requirements
14. Monitoring of untreated leachate quality and quantity
15. Control of stormwater runoff
16. Effluent chlorine minimization
17. Management of leachate discharge rate
18. BAT study for boron
19. Removal of 100% pollutant loading from nonhazardous waste stream outside DRBC area
20. DRBC pollutant loading and recordkeeping requirements
21. Twice per month sampling requirements
22. Instantaneous maximum sampling requirement
23. Stormwater Outfalls requirements
24. Permit reopener clause
25. Toxicity--chronic monitoring
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has developed a proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for low flow conditions and will be submitting the TMDL to the United States EPA for review and approval under 40 CFR 130.7(d) of the Federal regulations. The TMDL is for BOD, TSS, dioxin, chloroform, color and temperature for Codorus Creek. The draft permit described as follows for a discharge to the stream segment is based on the proposed TMDL. The data used in the development of the TMDL and the permit are documented in the Department's fact sheet for the permit.
The Department is requesting public comments and will consider all comments received within 30 days of the publication of this notice. The EPA also will use the comments in making its approval or denial determination on the Department's request for the TMDL.
PA 0008869. Industrial waste, SIC: 2621, P. H. Glatfelter Company, 228 South Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362-0500.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Codorus Creek in Spring Grove Borough, York County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation and water supply. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
A. Outfall 001 receives wastewater from production of pulp and paper by bleach kraft process and from secondary treated municipal wastewater.
1. Interim limitations are as follows:
Discharge Limitations Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) report report XXX XXX XXX pH XXX XXX 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times D.O. (minimum) XXX XXX 5 mg/l at all times BOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 1,168 2,335 monitor 20 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 1,751 3,503 monitor 25 35 Total Suspended Solids 3,000 6,000 monitor 60 90 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) XXX XXX 1.5 3.0 3.8 (11-1 to 4-30) XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Color (pcu) (Filter Plant Intake) XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX (Effluent) XXX XXX 300 600 XXX (Downstream) XXX XXX monitor monitor monitor AOX monitor monitor monitor monitor XXX Temperature °F (Effluent) XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX (Bair Bridge) XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX COD XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX 2.0 5.0 Chloroform XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX Dioxin 2,3,7,8-TCDD XXX XX XXX monitor XXX Furan 2,3,7,8-TCDF XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX Aldrin XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 4,4' DDE XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX WETT XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 2. Final limitations are as follows:
Discharge Limitations Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) report report XXX XXX XXX pH XXX XXX 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times D.O. (minimum) XXX XXX 5 mg/l at all times BOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 1,168 2,335 monitor 20 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 1,751 3,503 monitor 25 35 Total Suspended Solids 3,000 6,000 monitor 60 90 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) XXX XXX 1.5 3.0 3.8 (11-1 to 4-30) XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Color (pcu) (Route 116 Bridge) XXX XXX monitor monitor monitor (Effluent) XXX XXX 85 170 212 (Downstream) XXX XXX monitor monitor monitor AOX 969 1,480 monitor monitor XXX Temperature °F (Effluent) XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX (Downstream of 001) XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX COD XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX 2.0 5.0 Chloroform XXX XXX 0.02 0.04 0.05 Dioxin 2,3,7,8-TCDD XXX XX XXX 3.5 x 10-5 pg/l XXX Furan 2,3,7,8-TCDF XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX Aldrin XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 4,4' DDE XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX WETT XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX B. Outfall 002 receives wastewater from noncontact cooling water.
Discharge Limitations Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) report report XXX XXX XXX Temperature (Upstream) XXX XXX monitor and report (Effluent) XXX XXX monitor and report (Rt. 116 Bridge) XXX XXX varies each month pH XXX XXX 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX monitor and report BOD5 XXX XXX monitor and report Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX monitor and report Streamflow at Gage (cfs) (5-1 to 10-31) 21.3 min. 7-day avg. monitor and report minimum daily XXX (11-1 to 4-30) 15.8 min. 7-day avg. monitor and report minimum daily XXX Streamflow at Gage (cfs) 16.4 annual average XXX XXX C. Outfall 101, Internal Monitoring Point--Bleach Plant Effluent--Softwood
Outfall 102, Internal Monitoring Point--Bleach Plant Effluent--Hardwood
1. Interim limitations are as follows:
Discharge Limitations Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum AOX XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX COD XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX Color (PCU) XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX Chloroform monitor monitor monitor monitor XXX 2,3,7,8-TCDD XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 2,3,7,8-TCDF XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX Trichlorosyringol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 3,4,5-trichlorocatechol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 3,4,6-trichlorocatechol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX Tetrachlorocatechol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 3,4,5-trichloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 3,4,6-trichloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 4,5,6-trichloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX Tetrachloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 2,4,5-trichlorophenol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 2,4,6-trichlorophenol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX 2,3,4,6-tetrachlorophenol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX Pentachlorophenol XXX XXX XXX monitor XXX Flow (mgd) monitor monitor XXX XXX XXX 2. Final limitations are as follows:
Discharge Limitations Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum AOX XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX COD XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX Color (PCU) XXX XXX monitor monitor XXX Chloroform 6.44 10.77 monitor monitor XXX 2,3,7,8-TCDD XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 2,3,7,8-TCDF XXX XXX XXX 31.9 pg/l XXX Trichlorosyringol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 3,4,5-trichlorocatechol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 3,4,6-trichlorocatechol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX Tetrachlorocatechol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 3,4,5-trichloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 3,4,6-trichloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 4,5,6-trichloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX Tetrachloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 2,4,5-trichlorophenol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 2,4,6-trichlorophenol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 2,3,4,6-tetrachlorophenol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX Pentachlorophenol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX Flow (mgd) monitor monitor XXX XXX XXX D. Stormwater Outfalls SW1--SW46 shall be monitored for the following parameters:
Monitoring Requirements Discharge Parameters Composite Sample (mg/l) Grab Sample (mg/l) BOD5 monitor and report monitor and report COD monitor and report monitor and report Oil and Grease XXX monitor and report pH (s.u.) XXX monitor and report Total Suspended Solids monitor and report monitor and report Total Phosphorus monitor and report monitor and report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor and report monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report monitor and report In addition to the above effluent limitations, the permit requires the following:
1. Maintain winter, summer and annual stream flows of 15.8, 21.3 and 16.4 cfs at the USGS Gaging Station.
2. Chronic whole effluent toxicity testing of Outfall 001.
3. Control of any chemical additives to prevent environmental impacts.
4. Completion of a new 316(a) Study (fish and macroinvertebrates) to demonstrate the impact of the existing heat discharges on the Codorus Creek and recommend reductions if necessary.
5. Meeting color standards in accordance with the schedule in the consent order and agreement.
6. A solids, odor and sediment bioassay study to assess impact of the discharge on the Codorus Creek.
7. Sampling of parameters found by the EPA during development of the ''Cluster Rule'' at a predefined detection limit.
8. Implementation of best management practices to comply with the ''Cluster Rule.''
9. Elimination of elemental chlorine bleaching by conversion of both bleach plants to chlorine dioxide substitution or other processes.
Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
PA 0035157. Industrial waste, SIC: 2015, Farmer's Pride, Inc., West Main Street, P. O. Box 39, Fredericksburg, PA 17026.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for expansion of an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Deep Run, in Bethel Township, Lebanon 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company located in South Hanover Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for the expanded design flow of 0.9 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Dissolved Oxygen (min) 5.0 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine <0.1 XXX <0.2 Total Suspended Solids 25 50 75 CBOD5 20 40 50 NH3-N as N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.0 2.0 2.5 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0 7.5 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 5.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200 XXX XXX (10-1 to 4-30) 2,100 XXX XXX Total Organic Nitrogen as N monitor and report monitor and report XXX Nitrite Nitrate as N monitor and report monitor and report XXX These effluent limits are for a facility expansion. The effluent limits in the current permit will be incorporated as interim limits in the new permit. Outfall 003 is a stormwater outfall.
Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0013862. Industrial waste, SIC: 2834, Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Inc., Wasp and Biddle Streets, P. O. Box 304, Marietta, PA 17547.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River, in East Donegal 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 the Columbia Borough Water Authority located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 for a design flow of 0.321 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 62.5 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Phosphorus 2 4 5 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum 5.0 mg/l Fecal Coliforms (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml geometric mean (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml geometric mean pH 6--9 Total Copper monitor Total Mercury monitor The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 100 for a design flow of 0.247 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 53.1 lbs/day Total Suspended Solids 90.4 lbs/day COD 86 228 pH 6--9 The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002, 003, 005, 006, 007 and 008 for stormwater are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 monitor COD monitor Oil and Grease monitor pH monitor TSS monitor Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor Total Phosphorus monitor Dissolved Iron monitor Total Mercury monitor Total Copper monitor Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0026727. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Borough of Tyrone, 1100 Logan Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Little Juniata River, in Snyder Township, Blair County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking 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 in Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 9.0 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 (5-1 to 10-31) 5.5 XXX XXX 11 (11-1 to 4-30) 12 XXX XXX 24 Total Phosphorus monitor and report XXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report XXX 0.5 XXX Total Nitrogen monitor and report XXX XXX XXX Total Copper monitor and report XXX XXX XXX Hexavalent Chromium monitor and report XXX XXX XXX Free Cyanide monitor and report XXX XXX XXX 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) 4,600/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 9.0 mgd are the same as the interim limits except as follows:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Chlorine deleted Total Copper 0.028 0.07 Hexavalent Chromium 0.019 0.048 Free Cyanide 0.018 0.045 Part C requirements for toxics are briefly listed as:
1. Water quality based effluent goals for total copper, hexavalent chromium and free cyanide.
2. Requirements to submit the first phase of a toxics reduction evaluation.
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.
Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0011100, Amendment 99-1. Industrial waste, SIC: 3674, Lucent Technologies, 2525 North 12th Street, P. O. Box 13396, Reading, PA 19612-3396.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Bernhart Creek, in Muhlenberg Township, Berks 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 Pottstown Borough located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 for a design flow of 0.855 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Free Cyanide 0.009 0.018 0.023 Total Cyanide 0.490 0.980 1.225 Total Cadmium 0.006 0.012 0.015 Total Chromium 0.271 0.542 0.678 Total Copper 0.070 0.140 0.175 Total Lead 0.015 0.030 0.038 Total Nickel 0.082 0.164 0.205 Total Silver 0.008 0.016 0.020 Total Zinc 0.050 0.100 0.125 Fluoride (Final) 3.700 7.400 9.250 (Interim) 15 15 30 Total Iron 2.46 4.92 6.15 Total Toxic Organics XXX 1.38 XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.921 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. Total Suspended Solids 16 32 40 Total Dissolved Solids 3,500 7,000 8,750 Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0096318. Sewage, Municipal Authority of the Township of Robinson, P. O. Box 15539, Pittsburgh, PA 15244-0539.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Covi/Douglas Sewage Treatment Plant in Robinson Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Tributary of Moon 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 Sewickley Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .1583 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 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 1.0 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Public Notice
Granville Township Municipal Authority Granville Township Municipal Authority has applied to renew its current NPDES Permit, PA 0084778, to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to renew the permit, subject to the current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
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