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APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 675]
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 (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 0057606. Sewage, Upper Salford Township, P. O. Box 100, Salfordville, PA 18958-0100.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a small flow sewage treatment plant in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary to Perkiomen Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limitations, 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) 15 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 30 Total Residual Chlorine 0.7 1.4 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0020397. Sewage, Borough of Bridgeport, Borough Hall, 4th and Mill Streets, Bridgeport, PA 19405.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Bridgeport wastewater treatment plant in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River.
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 0.9 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) 20 30 40 Dissolved Oxygen monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report Total Residual Chlorine (Issuance--Year 2) 1.0 2.0 (Year 3--Expiration) 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Copper monitor/report Total Lead monitor/report Total Zinc monitor/report Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.
Effective disinfection.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
CSO Condition.
PA 0057011, Amendment No. 1. Sewage, Thornbury Township, 8 Township Drive, Cheyney, PA 19319-1019.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Bridlewood Farm STP in Thornbury Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Radley Run.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory 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 .103 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 21.0 Phosphorus (as P) 2.0 4.0 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.2 0.5 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Other Requirements:
Effective chlorination and dechlorination.
Maximize drip irrigation.
PA 0022586. Sewage, Borough of North Wales, 300 School Street, North Wales, PA 19454.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Wissahickon 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 0.835 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.5 13.0 Phosphorus (as P) monitor/report monitor/report Total Residual Chlorine (0--2 years) 0.5 1.2 (3--5 years) 0.13 0.8 Total Aluminum monitor/report monitor/report Hexavalent Chromium monitor/report monitor/report Total Copper monitor/report monitor/report Total Lead monitor/report monitor/report Total Mercury monitor/report monitor/report Trichloroethylene monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
Eliminate overflows at treatment plant.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.PA 0009024. SIC: 3399, Osram Sylvania Products, Inc., Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for a discharge of treated industrial wastewater to the North Branch Susquehanna River in North Towanda Township, Bradford 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 the Danville Municipal Water Authority.
Outfall 001:
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 1.1 mgd, are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Specific Substance Average (lb/day) Maximum (lb/day) Maximum (mg/l) Copper 5.4 14.1 1.7 Nickel 17.3 38.7 4.7 Lead 1.2 2.8 0.4 Zinc 4.9 12.4 1.6 Arsenic 6.1 15.6 1.9 Tantalum 3.3 3.3 0.4 Selenium 2.2 5.6 0.7 Fluoride 202 371 45.6 Molybdenum 225 451 55.4 Cobalt 13.2 30.3 3.7 Tungsten 478 1,075 132 Cadmium 1.5 3.4 0.4 Ammonia 1,058 2,405 295 TSS 346 707 86.7 Oil and Grease 30.0 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Outfalls 002, 003, 004:
The proposed effluent limits for discharge of noncontact cooling water and stormwater are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Specific Substance Average Maximum Maximum Copper monitor Nickel monitor Zinc monitor Molybdenum monitor Ammonia monitor Oil and Grease 15.0 30.0 30.0 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Special Conditions: Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing and stormwater monitoring and control.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0113476. Industrial waste, SIC: 4931, Koppers Industries, Inc., 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of cooling tower blowdown, boiler blowdown and water softener backwash to unnamed tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River in Clinton Township, 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 Borough of Milton on the West Branch Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.06 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Discharge Parameter Minimum Monthly Daily Maximum Oil and grease 15 20 30 pH (std units) XXX within the range 6.0--9.0 Total Suspended Solids 30 100 XXX Total Chromium 0.2 0.2 0.5 Total Copper 1.0 1.0 2.5 Total Iron 1.0 1.0 2.5 Total Zinc 1.0 1.0 2.5 Free Chlorine 0.2 XXX 0.5 Other Conditions:
(1) Chemical Additives Requirements.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0111899. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Jackson Realty and Mobile Homes, Inc., R. R. 2, Wysox, PA 18854.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to the Susquehanna River in Wysox Township, Bradford County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, 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 120 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.032 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 (37th month--permit expiration date) 1.0 3.3 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 0112470. SIC: 4952, Upper Augusta Township, R. R. 1, Box 313, Sunbury, PA 17801.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to unnamed tributary of the North Branch Susquehanna River in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold 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 located at Sunbury Municipal Authority on the Susquehanna River, 7 miles downstream below this discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.00913 mgd, are:
Discharge Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum pH (std units) within the range 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 10-31) 200 #/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 1,000 #/100 ml as a geometric mean CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0216054. Industrial waste, SIC: 3493, Pittsburgh Spring, Inc., One McCandless Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and stormwater from the Pittsburgh plant in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters of the 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, 9.28 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.139 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 not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions:
Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 0.032 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 not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 003: existing discharge, design flow of 0.528 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) 70 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 004: existing stormwater discharge to Allegheny River
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum The discharge from this outfall shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0216895-A1. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Highridge Water Authority--Tubmill Water Plant, 17 Maple Avenue, Blairsville, PA 15717.
This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and sewage and untreated stormwater from the Highridge Water Authority Tubmill Water Plant in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters Tubmill Creek and an unnamed tributary to Tubmill Creek, classified as a trout stocked fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is the Saltsburg Municipal Water Works--Conemaugh River Intake, located at Saltsburg, over 35 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.00035 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) 0.00035 CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 002: new discharge, design flow of 0.141 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 Aluminum 2.0 4.0 5.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 Antimony 0.039 0.078 0.10 Lead 0.012 0.024 0.03 Mercury 0.00005 0.00010 0.00013 Selenium 0.019 0.038 0.05 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 standard units Outfall 003: new discharge. Emergency water tank overflow.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 Aluminum 2.0 5.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 Antimony 0.039 0.10 Lead 0.012 0.03 Mercury 0.00005 0.00013 Selenium 0.019 0.05 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 standard units Outfall 004: new discharge. Uncontaminated stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Oil and Grease monitor and report Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) monitor and report Chemical Oxygen Demand monitor and report Total Suspended Solids monitor and report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor and report Nitrate plus Nitrite Nitrogen monitor and report Total Phosphorus monitor and report pH (Min./Max.) monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report Aluminum monitor and report Manganese monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report Antimony monitor and report Lead monitor and report Mercury monitor and report Selenium monitor and report Outfall 005: new discharge. Emergency recycle system overflow.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 Aluminum 2.0 5.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 Antimony 0.039 0.10 Lead 0.012 0.03 Mercury 0.00005 0.00013 Selenium 0.019 0.05 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 standard units Other Conditions: Percent removal of CBOD5 and TSS, Fecal Coliform limits, solids disposal, TRC conditions, priority pollutant sampling, floating solids, instantaneous maximum, stormwater, chemical additives, emergency tank overflow, Part II application.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
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