NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[33 Pa.B. 4080]
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a General Permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or amendment Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal waste; discharge into groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits For NPDES renewal applications 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 applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the contact office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application are invited to submit a statement to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. 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.
The Department will also accept requests for a public hearing on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after any public hearings are held.
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
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
NPDES Permit No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name (Watershed No.) EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0051586 Tohickon Family Campground
8308 Covered Bridge Road
Quakertown, PA 18951Bucks County
Quakertown BoroughTohickon Creek Y
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES Permit No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name (Watershed No.) EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0025224
Municipal
St. Clair Sewer Authority
16 South Third Street
St. Clair, PA 17970
Schuylkill County
East Norwegian TownshipMill Creek
3AY PA0063797 R. R. 1, Box 1416
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Monroe County
Hamilton TownshipCherry Creek
1E
Y
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name (Watershed No.) EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0032364 Twin Boroughs Sanitary Authority
P. O. Box 118
Mifflin, PA 17058
Juniata County
Milford TownshipJuniata River
12-A
Y PA0087921 Berwick Township
85 Municipal Rd.
Hanover, PA 17331Adams County
Berwick TownshipUNT Pine Run
7-F
Y
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES Permit No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name (Watershed No.) EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0104141 Jay Township STP
Weedville
Box 186 Redwood Road
Weedville, PA 16868
Jay Township
Elk County
Bennett Branch
Sinnemahoning Creek
Watershed 17-AY
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.
PA0054305, Industrial Waste, Sunoco Partners Marketing and Terminals, L. P., 1801 Market Street 15/10PC, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1699. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater using oil water separator from a petroleum market and terminal in West Whiteland Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to a UNT to Valley Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of stormwater from the oil water separator, are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons Monitor and Report Diesel Range Organics Monitor and Report Gasoline Range Organics Monitor and Report
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0011274, Industrial Waste, Pennsylvania Suburban Water Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from a water filtration plant in Middletown Township, Bucks County. This is existing discharge to Neshaminy Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.296 MGD, are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Aluminum, Total 0.82 1.64 2.05 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Manganese, Total 1.0 2.0 2.5 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.045 0.09 0.11 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Suspended Solids 60 75 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Iron, Total 3.1 3.9 Aluminum, Total 1.0 1.25 Manganese, Total 3.0 3.75 Total Residual Chlorine 0.09 0.11 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0053074, Sewage, Valley Green Corporate Center, 7111 Valley Green Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Valley Green Corporate Center STP in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Sandy Run Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 8,300 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 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 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.
PA0058696, Sewage, Nadine R. Keil, 7 Beck Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from single residence sewage treatment plant in East Followfield Township, Chester County. This is a new discharge to UNT of Dennis Run.
The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 4,000 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
Monitor and 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.
PA0043974, Sewage, Valley Forge Sewer Authority, 333 Pawling Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from treatment plant in Phoenixville Borough, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River.
The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 9.2 MGD are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 15.0 30.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 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 proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfall 002 are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Mercury Total Copper Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report Total Lead Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Total Zinc Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Free Cyanide Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Total Arsenic Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Total Cadmium Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report Hexavalent Chromium Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Total Selenium Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report Total Silver Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 9.2 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0056847, Sewage, East Rockhill Township, 1622 Ridge Road, Perkasie, PA 18944. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from East Rockhill Township Wastewater Treatment Plant in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to East Branch Perkiomen Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.113 MGD are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 10.0 20.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 15.0 30.0 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
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0028614, Sewage, Spring City Borough, 6 South Church Street, Spring City, PA 19475. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in Spring City Borough, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River.
The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.345 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 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 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.PA0008265, Industrial Waste, SIC Codes 2611 and 2621, Appleton Papers Inc. (Spring Mill), 100 Paper Mill Road, Roaring Spring, PA 16673-1488. This facility is in Taylor Township and Roaring Spring Borough, Blair County.
Description of activity: Appleton Papers Inc. requested an amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste. The request is to revise the following compliance schedule to achieve color limits.
Action Existing Permit Schedule Revised Permit Schedule Permittee evaluates alternatives and determines best alternative for compliance. Submits report on alternatives and selected best alternative with a schedule of implementation to achieve compliance with final color limits. March 1, 2004 March 1, 2005 Department reviews report and comments on alternatives and selected best alternative. May 1, 2004 May 1, 2005 Permittee implements selected alternative. September 2004 September 30, 2005 Permittee completes selected alternative to achieve compliance with final limitations. February 28, 2006 September 30, 2006 Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.PA0026557, SIC 4952, The Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury, 462 South Fourth Street, Sunbury, PA 17801. This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Shamokin Creek in the City of Sunbury, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for WWF and 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 considered during the evaluation is the Dauphin Borough.
Outfall 001: the proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 4.2 MGD, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Chlorine Residual 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 SU at all times
Other Conditions: monitoring of stormwater Outfall S101; and monitoring of combined sewer overflow Outfalls 002--007 for cause, frequency, duration and quantity.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.PA0002054-A2, Industrial Waste, SIC 4911, Reliant Energy, 1001 Broad Street, Johnstown, PA 15907. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water from the Seward Generating Station in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Conemaugh River, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the Saltsburg Municipal Water Works, 22 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 023: new discharge, design flow of 0.7--3.5 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Total Suspended Solids 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 Free Available Chlorine 0.2 0.5 Temperature 110°F Zinc 0.8 1.6 Nickel 0.45 0.9 Iron, TOT Monitor and Report
Iron, DIS 2.7 5.3 Manganese Monitor and Report Aluminum Monitor and Report
Cobalt 0.27 0.53 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Other Conditions: conditions pertaining to thermal discharges and requirement to collect intake river quality.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0026506-A1, West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority, 1302 Lower Bull Run Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122-2902. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from the Thompson Run STP site in the Borough of West Mifflin, Allegheny County.
The receiving waters, known as Thompson Run, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfalls 002--004: existing stormwater discharges.
This amendment adds Outfalls 002--004 to NPDES Permit PA0026506 and authorizes a discharge of uncontaminated stormwater from the sewage treatment plant site. At this time, there are no specific effluent limitations on Outfalls 002--004. These discharges must meet the stormwater discharges requirements in Part C of the amendment.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0027669-A1, McCandless Township Sanitary Authority, 9600 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from the Pine Creek Sewage Treatment Plant Site in Hampton Township, Allegheny County.
The receiving waters are known as Pine Creek, which are classified as a TSF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfall SW1: existing stormwater discharge.
This amendment adds Outfall SW1 to NPDES Permit PA0027669 and authorizes a discharge of uncontaminated stormwater from the sewage treatment plant roadway and roof drains. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on Outfall SW1. This discharge must meet the stormwater outfalls requirements in Part C of the Amendment.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0097667, Sewage, Pittsburgh International Industrial Park, 1001 International Drive, P. O. Box 15, Imperial, PA 15126. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Pittsburgh International Industrial Park in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of North Brach Robinson Run, which are classified as a WWF 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 Robinson Township Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .006 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 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.PA0093149, Industrial Waste, SIC 0182, Creekside Mushrooms, LTD, One Moonlight Drive, Worthington, PA 16262-9730. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, sewage and stormwater from Creekside Mushrooms in West Franklin Township, Armstrong County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Buffalo Creek, classified as a HQ, CWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the Harrison Township Water Authority, 1705 Rear Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065, 23.9 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0915 mgd. Interim Limitations.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 19 38 25 50 63 CBOD5 19 38 25 50 63 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.8 7.6 5 10 13 (11-1 to 4-30) 11.5 23 15 30 38 Fecal Coliform Organisms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml 1,000/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report Aluminum 3.1 6.2 4.0 8.0 10.0 Iron 1.5 3.0 2.0 4.0 5.0 Manganese 0.8 1.6 1.0 2.0 2.5 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0915 mgd. Final Limitations.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 19 38 25 50 63 CBOD5 19 38 25 50 63 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.8 7.6 5 10 13 (11-1 to 4-30) 11.5 23 15 30 38 Fecal Coliform Organisms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml 1,000/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.25 Aluminum 3.1 6.2 4.0 8.0 10.0 Iron 1.5 3.0 2.0 4.0 5.0 Manganese 0.8 1.6 1.0 2.0 2.5 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Outfalls 002: existing stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Aluminum Monitor and Report
Manganese Monitor and Report
Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Outfalls 004: existing stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Aluminum Monitor and Report
Manganese Monitor and Report
Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen Monitor and Report pH Monitor and Report
Outfalls 003, 005 and 006: existing stormwater discharges.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen Monitor and Report
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0204943, Industrial Waste, SIC 4914, Borough of Glen Campbell, P. O. Box 43, Glen Campbell, PA 15742-0043. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from Glen Campbell Water Treatment Plant in Glen Campbell Borough, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, unnamed tributary Cush Creek, classified as a CWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the Clearfield Municipal Authority at Clearfield, 46 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.005 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 30 60 Aluminum 4.0 8.0 Iron 2.0 4.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.25 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Other Conditions: In accordance with the information provided in the application, the filter backwash from this plant will be conveyed to a publicly owned treatment plant.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0219380, Industrial Waste, NAICS, 327999, Mypodiamond, Inc., Fayette Business Park, 1101 Mt. View Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water and stormwater from the Fayette Business Park in Georges Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Georges Creek, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority, Minor Street, Box 193, Greensboro, PA 15338, 14.7 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: new discharge, average flow of 0.016 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow Monitor and Report
Copper 0.024 0.048 Zinc 0.407 0.418 Temperature (°F) (2-1 to 11-15) 110 (11-16 to 11-30) 105 (12-1 to 12-31) 94 (1-1 to 1-31) 109 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Outfall 002: new stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This outfall is authorized to discharge uncontaminated stormwater runoff from areas in and around the facility. Outfall 101: new discharge, average flow of 0.00022 MGD.
Mass (lb/days) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 30 100 Oil and Grease 10 20 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0219410, Industrial Waste, NAICS, 112511, Duquesne Light Company, 411 Seventh Avenue, MD-16-711, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-1930. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge water from Aquaculture Facility No. 1 in Monongahela Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Whiteley Creek, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the Masontown Municipal Water Works, 2 Court Ave., Masontown, PA 15461, 2.9 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 002: new discharge, average flow of 1.5 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 10 20 25 CBOD5 5 10 12.5 Ammonia-Nitrogen 0.5 1.0 1.3 Total Nitrogen 10 20 25 Dissolved Oxygen greater than 6.0 at all times Iron 1.53 3.06 3.83 Manganese 1.02 2.04 2.55 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0001350, Sewage, Eighty Four Mining Company, P. O. Box 355, Eighty Four, PA 15330. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Somerset Portal STP in Somerset Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Center Branch of Pigeon Creek, which are classified as a WWF 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 Ellsworth Borough Water Department on Pigeon Creek.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.00972 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) 17.0 34.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 15,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
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