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APPLICATIONS
[28 Pa.B. 1646]
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 1 (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 0057321. Sewage, Glendora Schueck, 1512 North West End Boulevard, Quakertown, PA 18951.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a small flow sewage treatment plant serving the Schueck residence in Springfield Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary to Tohickon Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 500 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/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.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.PA 0021873. Sewerage, Borough of Jim Thorpe, 101 East 10 Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into the Lehigh River in Jim Thorpe Borough, Carbon County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Northampton Municipal Authority located on the Lehigh River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .92 mgd are:
Monthly Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1 2 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.PA 0082481. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Lewistown, 70 West Chestnut Street, P. O. Box 68, Lewistown, PA 17044-0068.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Laurel Creek, in Armaugh Township, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for CWF, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the proposed downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located in Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.140 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 75.0 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 Total Aluminum 3.0 6.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.042 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 75.0 Total Iron 1.7 3.4 Total Aluminum 0.56 1.12 Manganese 1.0 2.0 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0028975. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Womelsdorf Sewer Authority, 498 North Water Street, Womelsdorf, PA 19567-1108.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Tulpehocken Creek, in Heidelberg Township, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stock 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 Western Berks Water Company. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.3 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 60 NH3-N 20 XXX XXX 40 Total Phosphorus 1.0 XXX XXX 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine report XXX report report 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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.475 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 60 NH3-N 20 XXX XXX 40 Total Phosphorus 1.0 XXX XXX 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 XXX XXX 1.64 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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0043575. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Lykens Borough Authority, 559 South Second Street, Lykens, PA 17048.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Wiconisco Creek, in Lykens Borough, Dauphin 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 Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.41 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 Residual Chlorine 0.50 1.63 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) 33,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0085570. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Millersburg Area Authority, 101 West Street, Millersburg, PA 17061.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Wiconisco Creek, in Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin 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 Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.015 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 36 60 75 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report XXX monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0087742. Sewage, SIC: 7033, Eagles Peak Campground, Inc., 397 Eagles Peak Road, Robesonia, PA 19551.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Furnace Creek, in Millcreek Township, Lebanon 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 Western Berks Water Company located below Blue Marsh Dam. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.025 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4.0 8.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 12.0 24.0 Total Phosphorus 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.14 0.46 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) 3,500/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0091138. Sewage, Cecil Township Municipal Authority, 3655 Miller's Run Road, Cecil, PA 15321.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Teodori Sewage Treatment Plant in Cecil Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Chartiers 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 West View Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.149 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0094102. Sewage, Thom A. Yohe, 125 Deerfield Road, Washington, PA 15301.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Airways Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant in South Franklin Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Chartiers 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.01 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) 4.5 9.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 27.0 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.
PA 0096857. Sewage, KRM, Inc., 876 Old Route 71, Charleroi, PA 15022.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Colonial Meadows STP in Fallowfield Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Maple 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0056 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) 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) 4,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.8 1.8 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0097268. Sewage, Unison Health Care, 8800 North Gainey Central Drive, Suite 245, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Henry Clay Villa Nursing Home STP in Henry Clay Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Hall Run, 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 Ohiopyle Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .00925 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) .2 .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 0216071. Sewage, Chemply, Division of E&E (US), Inc., Elizabeth-Bunola Road, Bunola, PA 15020.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Chemply Sewage Treatment Plant in Forward Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Monongahela 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company located on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.003 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.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.PA 0101672. Sewage. David W. Reed, Crestview Mobile Home Park, 3599 St. Rt. 322, Williamsfield, OH 44093.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Van Horne Creek in Vernon Township, Crawford County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Franklin General Authority on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 28 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.005 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 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 1.4 4.3 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0222500. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Jay Township Water Authority, 106 B Kennedy Street, P. O. Box 69, Byrnedale, PA 15827.
This application is for a new NPDES permit, to discharge water treatment filter backwash to Kersey Run in Jay Township, Elk County. This is a new discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Keystone Water Company intake on the West Branch Susquehanna River located at White Deer, approximately 125 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0041 mgd, are:
Monthly Daily Instant Parameters Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Iron 2 4 5 Manganese 1 2 2.5 Aluminum 4 8 10 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Samples taken at the following location: Outfall 001.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0221571, Amendment No. 1. Industrial waste, SIC: 3089, Loranger Manufacturing, Incorporated, Starbrick Facility, 2715 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA 16365.
This application is for an amendment of the Part I NPDES permit, to discharge noncontact cooling water, ultrasonic cleaning water and compressor condensate to an Unnamed Tributary to Morse Run in Conewango Township, Warren County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Municipal Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 40 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall 005, based on a design flow of .06 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) XX Daily Avg. Allowable Discharge Temp. (°F) Temperature (Interim) September 1--15 79 September 16--30 73 October 1--15 69 October 16--31 65 November 1--15 64 Temperature (Final)*** January 1--31 63 February 1--29 58 March 1--31 83 April 1--15 84 April 16--30 71 May 1--15 66 May 16--31 70 June 1--15 70 June 16--30 74 July 1--31 75 August 1--15 74 August 16--31 74 September 1--15 69 September 16--30 63 October 1--15 58 October 16--31 54 November 1--15 50 November 16--30 48 December 1--31 63 Zinc XX XX XX Zinc (Final)** .22 .44 .55 Dissolved Iron XX XX XX Dissolved Iron (Final)** .89 1.78 2.2 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times **Refer to Special Condition I on Page 18 of this permit.
***Refer to Special Condition II on Page 22 of this permit.
XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMRs.
1. Final water quality based effluent based limitation for zinc, dissolved iron and temperature.
2. Requirement to submit a Toxic Reduction Evaluation by PID + 18 months.
3. Conditions for future permit modification.
4. Procedures for granting time extensions to achieve final water quality based effluent limitations.
5. Procedures for demonstrating alternative site-specific bioassay based effluent limitations.
6. Procedures for demonstrating alternative method detection limits.
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