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NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS
NPDES APPLICATIONS
PART I PERMITS Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements. For all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II.
Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permits are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding the applications. The comments 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 comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated before the application.
Persons with a disability, who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information, should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0080349 Chesapeake Estates of Thomasville
585 Martin Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
York County
Jackson TownshipLittle Conewago Creek/ 7-F Yes PA0084794 Ashbury Pointe, Ltd.
135 North George Street
York, PA 17401-1132
York County
East Manchester
TownshipCodorus Creek/WWF Yes PA0020834 Greencastle-Franklin County General Authority
60 North Washington Street
Greencastle, PA 17225Franklin County
Antrim TownshipUNT Conococheague Creek/13-C Yes
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0114715
SewerageHemlock Municipal Sewer Cooperative
P. O. Box 243
Bloomsburg, PA 17851Columbia County
Montour TownshipFishing Creek 5-C Yes
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0238678, Sewage, Arnold L. Becker, 16944 St. Route 18, Conneautville, PA 16406. This proposed facility is located in Summerhill Township, Crawford County.
Description of Proposed Activity: a new discharge.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Conneaut Creek, is in watershed 15 and classified for: Warm Water Fishes, Migratory Fishes and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0005 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
Ultraviolet intensity As required pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0222208, Sewage, Frank Fiamella Subdivision, 3949 Knoyle Road, Erie, PA 16510. This proposed facility is located in Greene Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Activity: treatment of sanitary waste from a three-lot subdivision.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Four Mile Creek, is in watershed 15FM and classified for: WWF and MF. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) to be considered during the evaluation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0015 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
No. PA0056545, Industrial Waste, Huhtamaki Flexible, Inc., 2400 Continental Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from Huhtamaki Flexible, Inc. in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Little Valley Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001--003 are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor/Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor/Report
Oil and Grease Monitor/Report
Temperature Monitor/Report
pH Monitor/Report
COD Monitor/Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor/Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor/Report
Iron (dissolved) Monitor/Report
Other Conditions:
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
No. PA0058394, Sewage, Carousel Village at Indian Walk, 631 Penn Park Road, Newtown, PA 18940. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary 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 1,880 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) 3.0 6.0 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Nitrogen 10 20 Total Residual Chlorine 0.02 0.04 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
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.Application No. PA 0086151, Sewage, P. C. S. Chadaga, M.D., 110 Inverness Drive, Blue Bell, PA 19422. This facility is located in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County.
Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream an unnamed tributary to Conodoquinet Creek is in Watershed 7-B and classified for warm water fishes, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Borough of Carlisle is located on Conodoquinet Creek, approximately 3.33 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.016 MGD are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N 2.5 5.0 Total Phosphorus (4-1 to 10-31) 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 3,300/100 ml as a geometric average
Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Application No. PA 0087891, SIC Code 5191, Stormwater, Agway, Inc. (Andgrow Fertilizer Facility), P. O. Box 4741, Syracuse, NY 13221. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of stormwater to Mud Run in Watershed 7-F, in Latimore Township, Adams 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 Wrightsville Water Supply Co. located in York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed stormwater monitoring requirements for Outfalls 001--004 involve sampling and analyses for the following parameters: pH, conductivity, ammonia-nitrogen, nitrate-nitrogen, total phosphorus, potassium, sulfate, chloride, alachlor, atrazine, cyanazine and metolachlor. The draft permit includes site-specific Best Management Practices.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Application No. PA 0088986, Hostetter Management Co. (Owl Creek Farm), 974 Albright Road, Newmanstown, PA 17073.
Hostetter Management Co. submitted an application for an individual NPDES permit for an existing concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) known as Owl Creek Farm, located on Albright Road in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County. The CAFO is situated near Mill Creek, which is classified for Trout Stocking (TSF). The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of 392 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 638 gestating sows, 112 sows with litter, 7 boars, 2,052 nursery pigs and 63 replacement gilts.
Manure generated at the existing barn is collected and conveyed to an HDPE lined lagoon with a storage capacity of 2 million gallons. A release or discharge to waters of this Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations including the Final CAFO Strategy, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue an individual NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the draft permit.
The permit application and proposed draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Individuals may make an appointment to review the files by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The Environmental Protection Agency permit review waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this individual NPDES permit.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public meeting/hearing may be held if the Department considers the public response or interest 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 the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
Application No. PA 0246344, Hostetter Management Co. (Penn Valley Pork, Inc.), Box 32, Phillips Lane, Mohrsville, PA 19541.
Hostetter Management Co. submitted an application for an individual NPDES permit for an existing concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) known as Penn Valley Pork Inc., located on Phillips Lane in Upper Bern Township, Berks County. The CAFO is situated near Lesher Run, which is classified for Warm Water Fishes (WWF). The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of 776 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 1,176 gestating sows, 224 sows with litter, 10 boars, 3,650 nursery pigs and 560 replacement gilts.
Manure generated at the existing barn is collected and conveyed to an HDPE lined lagoon with a storage capacity of 2,000,000 gallons. A release or discharge to waters of this Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations including the Final CAFO Strategy, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue an individual NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the draft permit.
The permit application and proposed draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Individuals may make an appointment to review the files by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The Environmental Protection Agency permit review waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this individual NPDES permit.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public meeting/hearing may be held if the Department considers the public response or interest 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 the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
PAG123527, CAFO, Taylor E. Miller, R. R. 1, Box 144C, Ickesburg, PA 17037. This proposed facility is located in Northeast Madison Township, Perry County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Taylor ''Ted'' E. Miller, III Hog Farm is an existing operation with total AEUs of 479.1. The farm currently is comprised of four swine finishing barns housing 3,600 hog. All the barns are confinement buildings with no external storage. A total of 1,398,960 gallons of liquid swine manure is produced per year, with the manure stored in pits of varying depths ranging from 3 to 8 feet. Approximately 25% of the manure is agriculturally land applied on the Ted Miller farm with the remainder exported to two neighboring farms.
The receiving stream, UNT to Bixler Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7-A and is classified for: CWF.
The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.
PA0246492, CAFO, Hostetter Management Company, 120 Lake Street, P. O. Box 526, Ephrata, PA 17522-0526. This proposed facility is located in Warren Township, Franklin County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Little Cove Partnership is an existing operation with total AEUs of 820.32. The farm comprises a 1,400 head sow operation with 88 tillable acres. All manure generated at this facility is stored in a two million gallon HDPE lined lagoon. The farm also has a composter for disposing of dead animals. A total of 5,719,479 gallons of liquid swine manure is produced per year. Approximately 1,874,400 gallons is used on the farm and 3,845,079 gallons is exported from the farm.
The receiving stream, Little Cove Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 13-B and is classified for: WWF.
The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.
PA0246514, CAFO, Hostetter Management Company, 120 Lake Street, P. O. Box 526, Ephrata, PA 17522-0526. This proposed facility is located in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Swatara Swine Farm is an existing operation with total AEUs of 809.2. The farm comprises a 5,740 swine-farrowing unit. All manure generated at this facility is stored in a manure lagoon and then exported to neighboring farms. A total of 9,304 tons of liquid swine manure is produced per year.
The receiving stream, Swatara Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7-D and is classified for: CWF.
The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.
PA0246506, CAFO, Hostetter Management Company, 120 Lake Street, P. O. Box 526, Ephrata, PA 17522-0526. This proposed facility is located in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Laurel Ridge Farms is an existing swine operation with total AEUs of 743.4. The farm comprises a 3,040 swine-farrowing unit. All manure generated at this facility is stored in a manure lagoon and then exported to neighboring farms. A total of 8,547 tons of liquid swine manure is produced per year.
The receiving stream, Little Cocalico Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7-J and is classified for: TSF.
The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.
PAG123528, CAFO, Clair H. Wenger, 67 New Schaefferstown Road, Bernville, PA 19506-9212. This proposed facility is located in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Clair H. Wenger farm is an existing swine and beef operation with total AEUs of 497. Clair H. Wenger proposes to expand the present swine operation from 1,100 finishing pigs to 2,200 finishing pigs and downsizing the steer operation. Presently the farm is operating with two manure storage facilities--a 440,000 gallon under house storage for the finishing floor and a 1 million gallon clay lined manure storage serving the sow farrow facilities. Plans include building an identical finishing floor facility aside the existing finishing floor. All manure will be land applied on 226 acres of owned or leased farmland.
The receiving stream, Northkill Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3-C and is classified for: CWF.
The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.
Application No. PA 0084646, Sewage, Southern Fulton School District (Southern Fulton Elementary School), 13083 Buck Valley Road, Warfordsburg, PA 17267. This facility is located in Bethel Township, Fulton County.
Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, an unnamed tributary to White Oak Run, is in Watershed 13-B and classified for trout stocking, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Hagerstown, MD is located on Potomac River, approximately 30 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.010 MGD are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 XXX 50 Suspended Solids 30 XXX 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 XXX 7 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 XXX 21 Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
(Final) 0.4 XXX 1.4 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,500/100 ml as a geometric average
Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Application No. PA 0246425, Sewage, Dublin Township Board of Supervisors, 29195 Great Cove Road, Fort Littleton, PA 17223. This facility is located in Dublin Township, Fulton County.
Description of activity: The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream Little Aughwick Creek is in Watershed 12-C and classified for trout stocking fishes, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Newport Borough is located on Juniata River, approximately 100 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.045 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 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 12,400/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.PA0026239, Sewage, SIC 4952, University Area Joint Authority, Spring Creek Pollution Control Facility, 1576 Spring Valley Road, State College, PA 16801-8499. This proposed facility is located in Benner Township, Centre County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit.
The receiving stream, Spring Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 9C and is classified for: HQ-CWF.
The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pennsylvania-American Water Company is located at Milton, PA on the West Branch Susquehanna River is 87.0 river miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 6.0 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow Not greater than 6.0 MGD as an Annual Average
CBOD5 10.0 15.0 20.0 Total Suspended Solids 10.0 15.0 20.0 Total Dissolved Phosphorus 0.13 XX 0.26 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
Total Chlorine Residual Provide Effective Dechlorination pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times
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
NH3-N (1-1 to 1-31) 4.5 6.7 9.0 (2-1 to 2-29) 5.0 7.5 10.0 (3-1 to 3-31) 5.5 8.2 11.0 (4-1 to 4-30) 4.0 6.0 8.0 (5-1 to 5-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (6-1 to 6-30) 2.5 3.7 5.0 (7-1 to 11-30) 1.0 1.5 2.0 (12-1 to 12-31) 4.0 6.0 8.0 Total Cadmium Monitor and Report Total Copper Monitor and Report
Total Lead Monitor and Report
Total Silver Monitor and Report Total Cyanide Monitor and Report
Free Cyanide Monitor and Report
Effluent Temperature Monitor and Report
Total Dissolved Solids Monitor and Report Considerations for Stormwater Outfalls SW-01--SW-05:
Best Management Practices and Implementation of PPC Plan In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Dechlorination or Alternate Disinfection Required
2. Operation of a Pretreatment Program
3. Minimum Required Discharge Volume to Spring Creek
4. Biannual In-Stream Biological Studies for Continued 316(b) Variance
5. Effluent Temperature Monitoring and Annual Report Required
PA0027171, Sewerage, SIC 4952, The Municipal Authority of the Town of Bloomsburg, 301 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. This existing facility is located in Town of Bloomsburg, Columbia County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for the issuance of an NPDES permit amendment for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater.
The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is in the State Water Plan watershed 5D and classified for: Warm Water Fishes (WWF).
The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Municipal Water Authority is located on the Susquehanna River is 10 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 4.29 MGD.
Average Average Daily Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Total Cl2 Residual 0.78 4 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 to 9.0 at all times In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special condition:
Part C 8--Permit Condition for the Development, Operation and Implementation of a Pretreatment Program.
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