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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[33 Pa.B. 5091]
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
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0057541 Marc and Jody Detweiler
2144 Old Skippack Road
Harleysville, PA 19438Montgomery County
Upper Salford TownshipVaughn Run Y PA0012891 Upper Hanover Authority
P. O. Box 205
East Greenville, PA 18041Montgomery County
Upper Hanover TownshipPerkiomen Creek Y
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0060712 Grace & Truth Evangelistic Association
P. O. Box 64
South Gibson, PA 18842-0064Susquehanna County
Gibson TownshipUNT to Tunkhannock Creek
4FY PA0061107
SewageStillwater Sewer Corporation
c/o NEPA Management Associates
304 Park Avenue
Stroudsburg, PA 18360Coolbaugh Township
Monroe CountyUNT Stillwater Lake 1E Y PA0061654
RenewalWallenpaupack Area School District
HC 6, Box 6075
Hawley, PA 18428-9045Wayne County
Dreher TownshipWallenpaupack Creek
01CY PA0063231 Lehigh Township Municipal Authority
1069 Municipal Road
Walnutport, PA 18088
Lehigh Township
Northampton CountyIndian Creek
2CY PA0063568-A1 Northampton Borough Municipal Authority
1 Clear Springs Drive
P. O. Box 156
Northampton, PA 18067Lehigh County
Whitehall TownshipSpring Creek
2CY
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0030911 Eastern Lancaster County School District
Caernarvon Elementary School
669 East Main Street
New Holland, PA 17557-0609Lancaster County
Caernarvon TownshipConestoga River
7JY
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0021733 Borough of Watsontown
Fourth and Main Streets
Watsontown, PA 17777Northumberland County
Borough of WatsontownWest Branch Susquehanna River
10DY PA0021652
Sewerage PublicKreamer Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 220
Kreamer, PA 17833-0220Snyder County
Middlecreek TownshipMiddle Creek
6AY PA0228061 Total Environmental Solutions Inc.
Treasure Lake Development-- West Side Facility
P. O. Box 4037
Houma, LA 70361
Sandy Township
Clearfield CountyNarrows Creek
17CY PA0033251 Total Environmental Solutions Inc.
Treasure Lake Development-- East Side Facility
P. O. Box 4037
Houma, LA 70361Sandy Township
Clearfield CountyNarrows Creek
17CY
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0102784 Waste Treatment Corporation
1 Harmar Street
P. O. Box 1561
Warren, PA 16365City of Warren
Warren CountyAllegheny River
Y PA0028428 Brockway Area Sewer Authority
501 Main Street
Brockway, PA 15824
Brockway Borough
Jefferson CountyLittle Toby Creek
Y PA0222739 Blooming Valley United Methodist Church
24740 State Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Blooming Valley Borough
Crawford CountyUnnamed tributary to Woodcock Creek
Y PA0222453 Scenic Heights Golf Course West
7616 Knoyle Road
Erie, PA 16510
Venango Township
Erie CountyUnnamed tributary to Six Mile Creek
Y PA0222631 Wendy A. Gray
17242 Enterprise Road
Titusville, PA 16354Oil Creek Township
Venango CountyUnnamed tributary to Pine Creek Y PA0222372 VFW Post 740
10613 Route 98
Edinboro, PA 16412Franklin Township
Erie CountyLittle Elk Creek
Y
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.
PA0051438, Industrial Waste, SIC 3089, Westlake Plastics Company, P. O. Box 127, Lenni, PA 19052. This proposed facility is in Chester Heights Borough, Delaware County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from a thermoplastic extrusion manufacturing facility.
The receiving stream, Chester Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3G and is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Media Borough (auxiliary intake) is on the Chester Creek, 1.4 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on an average flow of 200 gpd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Daily Maximum mg/l Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions: DMR to the Department; remedial measures; no additives; change of ownership; proper sludge disposal; and laboratory certification.
PA0058751, Sewage, SIC, Christopher Day and William M. Leach, III, 105 Yerkes Road, Collegeville, PA 19426. This proposed facility is in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge 800 gallons per day of treated sewage to Perkiomen Creek from the Christopher Day and William Leach small-flow sewage treatment plant.
The receiving stream, Perkiomen Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3E and is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Audubon Water Company is on the Perkiomen Creek, approximately 1.5 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 800 gpd.
Average Instantaneous Measurement Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Frequency CBOD5 10 20 Upon Request Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Upon Request Fecal Coliform 200 Col/100 ml
1/Year Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 1/Month Dissolved Oxygen Upon Request In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions: submit annual monitoring and maintenance plan once per year; abandon sewage discharge when municipal facilities become available; obtain necessary property rights; and maintain sewage treatment plant.
PA0024121A1, Sewage, SIC 4952, Little Washington Wastewater Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. This proposed facility is in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from Media STP.
The receiving stream, Ridley Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3G and is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. There is no downstream public water supply intake below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002 and 003 are based on an average stormwater event.
Maximum Parameters Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
pH (STD) Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform (#Col/100 ml) Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.8 mgd.
The Whole Effluent Toxicity limit is removed from the permit.
In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions: stormwater only outfall; and WETT at renewal.
PA0021741, Sewage, Borough of Dublin, 119 Maple Avenue, P. O. Box 52, Dublin, PA 18917-0052. This proposed facility is in Bedminster Township, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an application to discharge treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Deep Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 2D and is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Forest Park Water Treatment Plant, North Penn and North Wales Water Authority is on the Delaware River at Point Pleasant, PA.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.5 MGD:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (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) 1.3 2.6 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.9 7.8 Phosphorous (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.02 0.05 Copper, Total Monitor and Report Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions: DMR to the Department, DMR to BCHD, average weekly definition, remedial measures, no stormwater, obtain property rights, small stream discharge, change of ownership, TMDL/WLA analysis, sludge disposal, laboratory certification.
The EPA waiver is in effect
PA0039004, Sewage, Upper Gwynedd Towamencin Municipal Authority, 2225 Kriebel Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Upper Gwynedd Towamencin Municipal Authority's sewage treatment plant in Towamencin Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Towamencin Creek, which is in State Water Plan Watershed 3E-Perkiomen.
The receiving stream is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream water supply intake for Audubon Water Company is approximately 7 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 and Outfalls 001 and 002 (only during emergency and high stream flows, respectively), based on an average flow of 6.5 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) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 8.0 Phosphorus (as P) 2.0 4.0 (4-1 to 10-31) 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 0.014 0.047 Copper, Total Monitor and Report Cyanide, Free 0.005 0.022 Iron, Total 0.005 0.022 Arsenic, Total Monitor and Report Cadmium, Total Monitor and Report
Chromium, Total Monitor and Report
Lead, Total Monitor and Report
Mercury, Total Monitor and Report
Nickel, Total Monitor and Report
Silver, Total Monitor and Report Zinc, Total Monitor and Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 004--007, stormwater outfalls, are as follows (monitoring is required once per year at Outfall 005 only):
Average Instantaneous Parameter Annual (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report pH Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report Major Permit Conditions: implementation of industrial pretreatment program requirements; effective disinfection; special test methods for certain pollutants; final water quality based effluent limitations for total residual chlorine; discharge is to small stream, which affords limited dilution potential; and develop and maintain an operations and maintenance plan.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.PA0247219, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 2873, Susquehanna Valley Organics Corporation, 3705 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011-4334. This facility is in Harrisburg, City, Dauphin County.
Description of activity: Issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste and stormwater.
The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is in Watershed 7-C and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Columbia Borough Water Company is on the Susquehanna River, approximately 22 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 3.5 MGD are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Temperature XXX XXX XXX 110°F XXX Outfall 002 (discharging to Spring Creek) receives stormwater from industrial activity.
In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special condition: requirements for stormwater outfalls.
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 in effect.
PA0084701, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Penn Township Municipal Authority (Cove Facility), 102 Municipal Building Road, Duncannon, PA 17020. This facility is in Penn Township, Perry County.
Description of activity: Amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, an unnamed tributary to the Susquehanna River, is in Watershed 7-A and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the United Water Company is on the Susquehanna River, approximately 4 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.100 MGD are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 15 20 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.1 0.2 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) 2,100/100 ml as a geometric average
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 in effect.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.PA0001198, Industrial Waste, SIC, 2821 and 2851, PPG Industries, Inc., 125 Colfax Street, Springdale, PA 15144. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water stormwater from the Springdale Complex in Springdale Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Allegheny River, classified as WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the Oakmont Borough Municipal Authority at River Mile Index 13.3, about 2.81 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.90 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 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.25 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 0.3 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 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.25 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Outfall 003: existing discharge, design flow of 0.34 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 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.25 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Outfall 103: existing discharge, design flow of 0.04 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 Aluminum 4.0 8.0 Iron 2.0 4.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfalls 004--008: existing discharge, design flow of varied mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum The discharge from these outfalls shall consist of
uncontaminated stormwater runoff only.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0217972, Industrial Waste, The Waterfront Partners, LLC, 285 East Waterfront Drive, Suite 150, Homestead, PA 15120. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from The Waterfront in Homestead Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela River, classified as WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfalls 001--011: existing stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 50 100 Lead 0.2 0.4 Zinc 0.7 1.4 Aluminum 4.0 8.0 Iron 3.5 7.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Acrolein 0.02 0.04 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PAS216102, Industrial Waste, SIC, 3229, St. George Crystal, Ltd., P. O. Box 709, Brown Avenue, Jeannette, PA 15644. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from St. George Crystal in Jeannette, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Brush Creek, classified as TSF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life and recreation.
Outfall 001: new stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Nitrate + Nitrite--Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Lead Monitor and Report Nickel Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report
Sulfate Monitor and Report
Cobalt Monitor and Report
Antimony Monitor and Report
Fluoride Monitor and Report
Ammonia-Nitrogen Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0021148, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Borough of Mt. Pleasant, Etze Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge uncontaminated stormwater from the Mt. Pleasant Sewage Treatment Plant Site in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
The receiving waters are known as Shupe Run, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfalls SW1--SW3 existing stormwater discharges.
This amendment adds Outfall SW1--SW3 to NPDES Permit PA0021148 and authorizes a discharge of uncontaminated stormwater from the sewage treatment plant roadways and site. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on Outfalls SW1--SW3. These discharges must meet the ''stormwater discharges'' requirements in Part C of the Amendment.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0023701, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Midland Borough Municipal Authority, 10th Street and Railroad Avenue, Midland, PA 15059. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Midland Borough Municipal Authority STP in Midland Borough, Beaver County.
The following stormwater outfalls are added to the NPDES permit:
Outfalls 101 and 003, which discharge to the receiving waters known as Ohio River, serve as stormwater discharges from areas in and around the treatment plant site. There are at this time no effluent limitations on these outfalls. These stormwater discharges shall meet the requirements in Part C of the NPDES Permit.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0027456, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Greater Greensburg Sewage Authority, P. O. Box 248, Greensburg, PA 15601-0248. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Greater Greensburg STP in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The following stormwater outfalls are added to the NPDES permit:
Outfalls SW-1 and SW-2, which discharge to the receiving waters known as Jacks Run, serve as stormwater discharges from areas in and around the treatment plant site. There are at this time no effluent limitations on these outfalls. These stormwater discharges shall meet the requirements in Part C of the NPDES permit.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0034797, Sewage, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Northeast Regional Office, U. S. Customs House, 7th Floor, Second and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Loretto Federal Correctional Institution STP in Allegheny Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Clearfield Creek, which are classified as CWF 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company on the West Branch Susquehanna River near Milton.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.2 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.7 11.6 15.4 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,500/100 ml as a geometric mean
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0038229, Sewage, Hempfield Township Municipal Authority, R. D. 6, Woodward Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Earl Lohr Sewage Treatment Plant in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Township Line Run, which are classified as 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 McKeesport Municipal Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .347 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.5 5.0 7.0 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 .035 .115 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0038237, Sewage, Rostraver Township Sewage Authority, 202 Port Royal Road, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Sweeney-Fellsburg Water Pollution Control Plant in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.
The following stormwater outfall is added to the NPDES permit.
Outfall SW-1, which discharges to the receiving waters known as Pollock Run, serves as a stormwater discharge from areas in and around the treatment plant site. There are at this time no effluent limitations on this outfall. This stormwater discharge shall meet the requirements in Part C of the NPDES permit.
The EPA waiver in not in effect.
PA0092126, Sewage, Apollo Ridge School District, P. O. Box 219, Spring Church, PA 15686. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Elders Ridge Elementary School STP in Young Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Harpers Run, which are classified as CWF 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 Freeport Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .003080 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 30 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 5,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.4 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0092355, Sewage, The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Belle Vernon, P. O. Box 181, 10 Main Street, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Belle Vernon Water Pollution Control Plant in Belle Vernon, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as a warm water, 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 Charleroi Borough Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.5 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) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Other Conditions: Outfalls 002--017 will serve as combined sewer overflows.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0096113, Sewage, McGuffey School District, 117 Main Street, Claysville, PA 15323. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the McGuffey Jr.-Sr. High School STP in Buffalo Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Buffalo Creek, which are classified as HQ 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 on the Ohio River in West Virginia.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .024 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 25 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 4.0 8.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 12.0 24.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0098582, Sewage, Ronald W. Shearer, 171 Cedar Lane, P. O. Box 141, Indiana, PA 15701-0141. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Shearer single residence sewage treatment plant in Rayne Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as McKee Run, which are classified as a CWF 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 Ernest Borough System on McKee Run.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0005 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 Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0110001, Sewage, Conemaugh Township Supervisors, Municipal Building, Route 403, 1120 Tire Hill Road, Johnstown, PA 15905. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Crescent Acres Sewage Treatment Plant in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as tributary to Soap Hollow, which are classified as CWF 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0375 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2 3 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 6.7 9 Phosphorus Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine (1st Month to 36th Month) Monitor and Report
(37th Month to Expiration) .1 .3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0110477, Sewage, Conemaugh Township Supervisors, Municipal Building, Route 403, 1120 Tire Hill Road, Johnstown, PA 15905. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Riverside Grace Brethren Church STP in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as tributary of Soap Hollow, which are classified as CWF 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 Saltsburg Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0145 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.0 10.5 14.5 Phosphorus Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.1 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0218413-A1, Sewage, Economy Borough Municipal Authority, 2860 Conway Walrose Road, Baden, PA 15005. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Big Sewickley Creek STP in Economy Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Big Sewickley Creek, which are classified as TSF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Arco Chemical BV Plant.
Outfall SW1 serves as a stormwater discharge from areas in and around the treatment plant. There are at this time no numerical effluent limitations on the outfall. This discharge must meet the stormwater discharge requirements in Part C of the NPDES permit.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0239305, Sewage, Cable Hollow Evangelical Church, R. D. 2 P. O. Box 2747, Russell, PA 16345. This proposed facility is in Rine Grove Township, Warren County.
Description of Proposed Activity: New discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving water, an unnamed tributary to North Branch Akeley Run, is in State Water Plan 16-B and is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream potable water supply, at Emlenton, is on the Allegheny River, approximately 78 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0016 MGD.
Loadings Concentrations Average Average Average Average Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 NH3-N XX Fecal Coliform (all year) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times XX--Monitor and Report
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0026204, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, City of Oil City, Osborne Street, Oil City, PA 16301-1313. This proposed facility is in Oil City, Venango County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Amendment of permit to include existing stormwater discharges at treatment plant site.
The receiving water, the Allegheny River and Oil Creek (CSO only), is in State Water Plan 16-E and is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream potable water supply, Emlenton Water Company, is on the Allegheny River, approximately 33 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 018--020 are based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
Loadings Concentrations Average Average Average Average Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) This outfall shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater only. XX--Monitor and report.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0239232, Industrial Waste, Taylor Ramsey Corporation, P. O. Box 11888, Lynchburg, VA 24506-1888. This proposed facility is in City of Titusville, Crawford County.
Description of Proposed Activity: New discharge of nonprocess water and stormwater.
The receiving water, Oil Creek, is in State Water Plan 16-E and is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream potable water supply Emlenton Water Company is on the Allegheny River, approximately 60 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001--003 based on a design flow of N/A MGD stormwater only.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 based on a design flow of 0.000765 MGD.
Loadings Concentrations Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (lb/day) Daily (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
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