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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-193

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[29 Pa.B. 675]

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]

DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

(Part I Permits)

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.

   Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.

   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0057606.  Sewage, Upper Salford Township, P. O. Box 100, Salfordville, PA 18958-0100.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a small flow sewage treatment plant in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary to Perkiomen Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limitations, based on an average flow of 400 gpd, are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1530
   (11-1 to 4-30)2550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)510
   (11-1 to 4-30)1530
Total Residual Chlorine0.71.4
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0020397.  Sewage, Borough of Bridgeport, Borough Hall, 4th and Mill Streets, Bridgeport, PA 19405.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Bridgeport wastewater treatment plant in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.9 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)203040
Dissolved Oxygenmonitor/reportmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Issuance--Year 2)1.02.0
   (Year 3--Expiration)0.51.2
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Coppermonitor/report
Total Leadmonitor/report
Total Zincmonitor/report

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Conditions for future permit modification.

   Effective disinfection.

   Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.

   CSO Condition.

  

   PA 0057011, Amendment No. 1.  Sewage, Thornbury Township, 8 Township Drive, Cheyney, PA 19319-1019.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Bridlewood Farm STP in Thornbury Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Radley Run.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .103 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.57.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)10.521.0
Phosphorus (as P)2.04.0
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine0.20.5

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Other Requirements:

   Effective chlorination and dechlorination.

   Maximize drip irrigation.

  

   PA 0022586.  Sewage, Borough of North Wales, 300 School Street, North Wales, PA 19454.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Wissahickon Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.835 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)101520
   (11-1 to 4-30)203040
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.55.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)6.513.0
Phosphorus (as P)monitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Residual Chlorine
   (0--2 years)0.51.2
   (3--5 years)0.130.8
Total Aluminummonitor/reportmonitor/report
Hexavalent Chromiummonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Coppermonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Leadmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Mercurymonitor/reportmonitor/report
Trichloroethylenemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Other Conditions:

   Eliminate overflows at treatment plant.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.

   PA 0009024.  SIC:  3399, Osram Sylvania Products, Inc., Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for a discharge of treated industrial wastewater to the North Branch Susquehanna River in North Towanda Township, Bradford County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Danville Municipal Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 1.1 mgd, are:

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
Specific SubstanceAverage (lb/day)Maximum (lb/day)Maximum (mg/l)
Copper5.414.11.7
Nickel17.338.74.7
Lead1.22.80.4
Zinc4.912.41.6
Arsenic6.115.61.9
Tantalum3.33.30.4
Selenium2.25.60.7
Fluoride20237145.6
Molybdenum22545155.4
Cobalt13.230.33.7
Tungsten4781,075132
Cadmium1.53.40.4
Ammonia1,0582,405295
TSS34670786.7
Oil and Grease30.0
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Outfalls 002, 003, 004:

   The proposed effluent limits for discharge of noncontact cooling water and stormwater are:

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
Specific SubstanceAverageMaximumMaximum
Coppermonitor
Nickelmonitor
Zincmonitor
Molybdenummonitor
Ammoniamonitor
Oil and Grease15.030.030.0
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Special Conditions:  Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing and stormwater monitoring and control.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0113476.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4931, Koppers Industries, Inc., 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of cooling tower blowdown, boiler blowdown and water softener backwash to unnamed tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River in Clinton Township, Lycoming County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pennsylvania American Water Company located at Borough of Milton on the West Branch Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.06 mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Discharge ParameterMinimumMonthlyDailyMaximum
Oil and grease152030
pH (std units)XXXwithin the range 6.0--9.0
Total Suspended Solids30100XXX
Total Chromium0.20.20.5
Total Copper1.01.02.5
Total Iron1.01.02.5
Total Zinc1.01.02.5
Free Chlorine0.2XXX0.5

   Other Conditions:

   (1)  Chemical Additives Requirements.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0111899.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Jackson Realty and Mobile Homes, Inc., R. R. 2, Wysox, PA 18854.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to the Susquehanna River in Wysox Township, Bradford County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Borough Water Company located approximately 120 river miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.032 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Total Cl2 Residual
   (1st month--36th month)report
   (37th month--permit expiration date)1.03.3
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0112470.  SIC:  4952, Upper Augusta Township, R. R. 1, Box 313, Sunbury, PA 17801.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to unnamed tributary of the North Branch Susquehanna River in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is located at Sunbury Municipal Authority on the Susquehanna River, 7 miles downstream below this discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.00913 mgd, are:

DischargeAverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
pH (std units)within the range 6.0--9.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 10-31)200 #/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)1,000 #/100 ml as a geometric mean
CBOD5254050
TSS304560

   Other Conditions:  none.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

   PA 0216054.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3493, Pittsburgh Spring, Inc., One McCandless Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and stormwater from the Pittsburgh plant in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters of the Allegheny River, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is West View Municipal Authority, located at Neville Island, 9.28 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.139 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)110
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions:

   Outfall 002:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.032 mgd

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)110
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 003:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.528 mgd

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)70
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 004:  existing stormwater discharge to Allegheny River

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
The discharge from this outfall shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0216895-A1.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Highridge Water Authority--Tubmill Water Plant, 17 Maple Avenue, Blairsville, PA 15717.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and sewage and untreated stormwater from the Highridge Water Authority Tubmill Water Plant in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters Tubmill Creek and an unnamed tributary to Tubmill Creek, classified as a trout stocked fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is the Saltsburg Municipal Water Works--Conemaugh River Intake, located at Saltsburg, over 35 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.00035 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)0.00035
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)3060
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)monitor and report
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 002:  new discharge, design flow of 0.141 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Iron2.04.0
Aluminum2.04.05.0
Manganese1.02.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.0
Antimony0.0390.0780.10
Lead0.0120.0240.03
Mercury0.000050.000100.00013
Selenium0.0190.0380.05
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 standard units

   Outfall 003:  new discharge. Emergency water tank overflow.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Iron2.04.0
Aluminum2.05.0
Manganese1.02.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.0
Antimony0.0390.10
Lead0.0120.03
Mercury0.000050.00013
Selenium0.0190.05
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 standard units

   Outfall 004:  new discharge. Uncontaminated stormwater discharge.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Oil and Greasemonitor and report
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)monitor and report
Chemical Oxygen Demandmonitor and report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor and report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitor and report
Nitrate plus Nitrite Nitrogenmonitor and report
Total Phosphorusmonitor and report
pH (Min./Max.)monitor and report
Total Ironmonitor and report
Aluminummonitor and report
Manganesemonitor and report
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
Antimonymonitor and report
Leadmonitor and report
Mercurymonitor and report
Seleniummonitor and report

   Outfall 005:  new discharge. Emergency recycle system overflow.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Iron2.04.0
Aluminum2.05.0
Manganese1.02.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.0
Antimony0.0390.10
Lead0.0120.03
Mercury0.000050.00013
Selenium0.0190.05
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 standard units

   Other Conditions:  Percent removal of CBOD5 and TSS, Fecal Coliform limits, solids disposal, TRC conditions, priority pollutant sampling, floating solids, instantaneous maximum, stormwater, chemical additives, emergency tank overflow, Part II application.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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