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APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 2502]
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
(Part I Permits) The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.
PA 0050075. Sewage, Little Washington Wastewater Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Chesterdale Wastewater Treatment Plant in Willistown Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Hunters Run.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.120 mgd 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 15 30 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Phosphorus (as P) monitor/report Total Residual Chlorine 0.07 0.16 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 proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.175 mgd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 8.5 17 (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24 Suspended Solids 17 34 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 0.9 1.8 (11-1 to 4-30) 2.5 5.0 Phosphorus (as P) 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.05 0.12 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
PA 0051071. Industrial waste, Schramm, Inc., 800 Lincoln Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380-4206.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from drill-rig manufacturing and maintenance operations located in West Goshen Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Goose Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 5,000 gallons per day of rigs washwater during dry weather conditions to a maximum of 1.7 million gallons per day during wet weather conditions commingled with stormwater, are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Quarterly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor monitor Suspended Solids monitor monitor Oil and Grease 15 30 Chemical Oxygen Demand monitor monitor Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor monitor Total Phosphorus monitor monitor Dissolved Iron monitor monitor Total Iron monitor monitor pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0020460, Amendment No. 1. Sewage, Pennridge Wastewater Treatment Authority, 180 Maple Avenue, P. O. Box 31, Sellersville, PA 18960.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Pennridge Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to East Branch Perkiomen Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery.
Based on the site-specific discharge mixing characteristics, the proposed effluent limits for total residual chlorine for a flow of 4 mgd at Outfall 001 are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Chlorine (1st--3rd year) monitor monitor Total Residual Chlorine 0.25 0.83 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0040576. Sewage, Valleybrook Homeowner's Association, Inc., P. O. Box 394, Chester Heights, PA 19017.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant serving Valleybrook Homeowner's development in Chester Heights Borough, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to West Branch Chester Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 72,000 gallons per day are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 15 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine (1st year and 2nd year) 0.9 2.0 (3rd year--5th year) 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 2 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 Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0086509. Industrial waste, SIC: 3241, Allentown Cement Co., Inc., P. O. Box 619, Blandon, PA 19510-0619.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Maiden Creek, in Maidencreek Township, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was City of Reading located on Lake Ontelaunee. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 50 50 pH -- 6.0--9.0 at all times CBOD5 XXX monitor and report XXX COD XXX monitor and report XXX Oil and Grease XXX monitor and report XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX monitor and report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX monitor and report XXX Dissolved Iron XXX monitor and report XXX Total Copper XXX monitor and report XXX Total Nickel XXX monitor and report XXX Total Zinc XXX monitor and report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101, 201 and 301 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 XXX monitor and report XXX COD XXX monitor and report XXX Oil and Grease XXX monitor and report XXX pH XXX monitor and report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX monitor and report XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX monitor and report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX monitor and report XXX Dissolved Iron XXX monitor and report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 401 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 XXX monitor and report XXX COD XXX monitor and report XXX Oil and Grease XXX monitor and report XXX pH XXX monitor and report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX monitor and report XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX monitor and report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX monitor and report XXX Dissolved Iron XXX monitor and report XXX Total Copper XXX monitor and report XXX Total Nickel XXX monitor and report XXX Total Zinc XXX monitor and report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 501 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Dissolved Solids XXX monitor and report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX monitor and report XXX pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Total Cadmium XXX monitor and report XXX Chromium VI XXX monitor and report XXX Total Lead XXX monitor and report XXX Oil and Grease XXX monitor and report XXX Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0026646. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Antietam Valley Municipal Authority, 502 Butter Lane, Reading, PA 19606.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Antietam Creek, in St. Lawrence Borough, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Pottstown Borough located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.225 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 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 XXX 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 XXX 15 Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) monitor and report XXX XXX (Final) 0.36 XXX 1.19 Total Mercury 0.00003 XXX 0.00006 Chromium, VI monitor and report XXX XXX Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 4,100/100 ml as a geometric average Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0009741. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, PECO Energy Company (Muddy Run Pumped Storage Plant), 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River, in Drumore Township, Lancaster County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Chester Water Authority located in Fulton Township, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor pH 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids monitor Temperature 110°F as daily average Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor Total Suspended Solids 30 60 CBOD5 25 50 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 102 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor Oil and Grease 30 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor Total Suspended Solids monitor Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 W. Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, (717) 327-3666.PA 0045993. SIC: 4952, Ulysses Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 392, Ulysses, PA 16948-0392.
This proposed action is to renew the NPDES permit and to include a sewage treatment plant expansion. The discharge of treated sewage is at the existing location on the unnamed tributary of Genesee Creek in Ulysses Borough, Potter County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the assumed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is 3.5 river miles downstream, and sufficient dilution is provided by the Genesee River and tributaries so that no limits are necessary.
Outfall 001:
The proposed effluent limits, based on the existing design flow of 0.05 mgd are:
Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Maximum pH (std units) within the range 6.0--9.0 Total Cl2 Residual monitor monitor CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 NH3-N (6-1 to 10-31) 7 10 14 (11-1 to 5-31) 21 31 42 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 The proposed effluent limits, based on the future design flow of 0.15 mgd, are:
Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum pH (std units) within the range 6.0--9.0 Total Cl2 Residual* 0.23 0.8 CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 NH3-N (6-1 to 10-31) 3 4.5 6.0 (11-1 to 5-31) 9 6.8 18 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 *Total Residual Chlorine limit not valid if ultraviolet disinfection is included in plant expansion.
Other Conditions: None.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0008419. Industrial waste, SIC: 2833, Merck & Company, Inc., P. O. Box 600, Danville, PA 17821-0600.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Susquehanna River in Riverside Borough, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Sunbury Municipal Authority located at Sunbury.
Outfall 001
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 11.9 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lb/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum pH within the range of 6.0--9.0 BOD5 Influent report report TSS Influent report report COD Influent report report TSS Supply Water report report Fecal Coliforms 200 geometric mean BOD5 88 166 220 8,734 2,977 TSS 349 16,838 33,676 Oil and Grease 15 30 30 1,489 2,977 Temperature shall not cause a change in stream temperature of more than 2°F in any 1-hour period Total Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Outfall 001
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 2.1 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lb/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum COD 14,992 29,336 Ammonia (as N) 515 1,473 Acetone 3.5 8.76 4-Methyl-2-pentanone (MIBK) report Isobutyraldehyde report n-Amyl acetate report n-Butyl acetate 8.76 22.77 Ethyl acetate 8.76 22.77 Isopropyl acetate 8.76 22.77 Methyl formate 8.76 22.77 Amyl alcohol report Ethanol 72 175 Isopropanol 28.02 68 Methanol 72 175 Methyl Cellosolve report Dimethyl Sulfoxide 657 1,603 Triethyl Amine 1,786 4,379 Phenol 0.35 0.88 Benzene 0.35 0.88 Toluene 0.35 0.53 Xylenes report n-Hexane 0.35 0.53 n-Heptane report Methylene chloride 5.25 15.76 Chloroform 0.18 0.35 1-2-Dichloroethane 1.75 7.01 Chlorobenzene report o-Dichlorobenzene report Tetrahydrofuran 46 147 Isopropyl ether report Diethyl amine report Acetonitrile 179 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0030651. Sewage, Canon-McMillan School District, One North Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg, PA 15317.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Wylandville Elementary School Sewage Treatment Plant in North Strabane Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Little Chartiers Creek, which are classified as a high quality warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the West View Municipal Authority located on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0088 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) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 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 (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.5 1.1 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0090638. Sewage, White Township Supervisors, 950 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, PA 15701.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Kittyhawk Sewage Treatment Plant in White Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Two Lick Creek, which are classified as a cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Western Pennsylvania Water Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.01715 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) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 4,500/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.5 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0093530. Sewage, Dunbar Township Municipal Authority, 1809 Evergreen Drive, Connellsville, PA 15425.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Georgetown Manor STP in Dunbar Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Youghiogheny River, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the McKeesport Municipal Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.025 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) 2.5 3.8 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.0 10.5 14.0 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 (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.2 0.5 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.
PA 0094935. Sewage, The Pennsylvania State University, Office of Physical Plant Building, University Park, PA 16802.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from The Pennsylvania State University, Fayette Campus Sewage Treatment Plant in North Union Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as dry stream tributary to Redstone Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the California Water Company located on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.015 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) 7.5 15.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 22.5 45.0 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 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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