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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-897a

[29 Pa.B. 2885]

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   PA 0031402.  Sewage, Brownsville Area School District, R. D. 1, Box 202, Grindstone, PA 15442.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Central Elementary School STP in Luzerne Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of the 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 Tri County Joint Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .01 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
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 Chlorine1.43.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0033332.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3261, Eljer Plumpingware, Inc., 1301 Eljer Way, Ford City, PA 16226.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from Ford City Plant in Ford City Borough, Armstrong County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, 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 Cadogan Township Water Works, located at river mile 39.3, about 3.0 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfalls 001--007, 010 and 012:  existing discharge, variable flow to the Allegheny River.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Discharge from these outfalls shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff. Additionally, Outfalls 002, 003, 005, 006 and 012 are authorized to discharge bowl test water (potable water).

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Outfall 008:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.026 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)110
Oil and Grease1530
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 008A:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0078 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Suspended Solids3060
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 009:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.00432 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)110
Oil and Grease1530
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 011:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0065 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)110
Oil and Grease1530
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 013:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0122 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)110
Oil and Grease1530
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 014:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0029 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)110
Oil and Grease1530
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

  

   PA 0098400.  Sewage, Albert Gallatin Area School District, 10 West Church Street, Masontown, PA 15461-1800.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Albert Gallatin South Junior High School and Friendship Hill Elementary School Sewage Treatment Plant in Springhill Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Georges 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 Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority on the Monongahela River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0143 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2040
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)15,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0204161.  Sewage, Valley School of Ligonier, Box 616, Ligonier, PA 15658.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Valley School of Ligonier Sewage Treatment Plant in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Linn Run, which are classified as a high quality-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 Latrobe Municipal Water Authority on Loyalhanna Creek.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.00331 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)4.08.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)10.020
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
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot 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 0222887.  Sewage, Gateway Lodge, Joseph and Linda Burney, Box 125, Route 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217.

   This application is for a new NPDES Permit, to discharge treated sewage to an Unnamed Tributary to the Clarion River in Barnett Township, Jefferson County. This is a new discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  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 Western PA Water Company on the Clarion River located at Clarion, approximately 15 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.006 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Total Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia-Nitrogen36
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 Chlorine1.43.3
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0003573.  Inudstrial waste, SIC:  5074. Schry Water Conditioning, 128 Portersville Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge backwash water to Connoquenessing Creek in Ellport Borough, Lawrence 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 Beaver Falls Municipal Authority on the Beaver River located at Eastvale, approximately 10 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0032 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
Total Suspended Solids306075
Iron245
Aluminum4810
Manganese12.5
Total Residual Chlorine13.3
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0005304, Amendment No. 2.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2911. United Refining Company.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water to Glade Run and the Allegheny River in the City of Warren, Warren County. These are new discharges.

   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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 96 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 005 based on a design flow of 3.0 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXXX
TOC5
ChloridesXXX
TemperatureXXX
TRCXXX
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 006 based on a design flow of 2.2 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXXX
TOC5
ChloridesXXX
TemperatureXXX
TRCXXX
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0222763.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3084. Charter Plastics, Inc., 221 South Perry Street, P. O. Box 770, Titusville, PA 16354.

   This application is for a new NPDES permit, to discharge contact cooling water, Group 2 stormwater to Oil Creek in Titusville, Crawford County. This is a new discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  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 Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 60 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.184 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDaily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
BOD526
Total Suspended Solids19
Oil and Grease152930
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0101826.  Sewage. Woodland Meadows Mobile Home Park, P. O. Box 398, Valencia, PA 16059.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to the Little Connoquenessing Creek in Connoquenessing Township, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  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 Harmony Borough Water Authority on the Little Connoquenessing Creek located at river mile 1.14 and is located approximately 9 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)510
   (11-1 to 4-30)1530
Phosphorus
   (4-1 to 10-31)24
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 Chlorine1.43.3
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0209741.  Sewage. 322 Reynolds Company LTD, 9 Corporation Center, Brandview Heights, OH 44147.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the unnamed tributary to Powdermill Run in French Creek Township, Mercer 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, Venango County, approximately 10.5 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0175 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
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 Chlorine1.53.3
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0221325.  Sewage. T. D. Kelly Company, Abbey Woods Development, P. O. Box 407, Zelienople, PA 16063-0407.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Brush Creek in Jackson Township, Butler 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 Municipal Authority on the Township of Sewickley on Beaver River located at river mile 7.56 and is located approximately 25.5 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.028 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59
Phosphorus
   (4-1 to 10-31)24
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine0.30.7
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


Applications--NPDES Minor Renewals

   Southcentral Regional Office:  Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

NPDESFacilityCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.Name and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA 0082708Calamus Estates, Inc.
2543 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Lancaster
Paradise Township
Calamus RunTRC
PA 0086479Dietrich's Milk Products LLC
100 McKinley Avenue
Reading, PA
19605-2199
Berks
Muhlenberg Township
Laurel RunTRC
PA 0080586Morton Buildings, Inc.
3370 York Road
Gettysburg, PA
17325-8258
Adams
Straban Township
UNT to
Swift Run
TRC
PA 0024074Shoemakersville Municipal Auth.
242 Main Street
Shoemakersville, PA
19555
Berks
Shoemakersville
Borough
Schuylkill RiverTRC
PA 0086002George W. Thompson, Jr.
43 Valley Road,
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Berks
Amity Township
UNT to
Monocacy Creek
TRC
PA 0081442South Eastern School District
P. O. Box 217
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
York
Fawn Township
UNT to
Falling Branch
TRC

DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

Applications under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law

(Part II Permits)

   The following permit applications and requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Persons objecting on the grounds of public or private interest to the approval of an application or submitted plan may file a written protest with the Department at the address indicated above each permit application or plan. Each written protest should contain the following: name, address and telephone number; identification of the plan or application to which the protest is addressed; and a concise statement in sufficient detail to inform the Department of the exact basis of the protest and the relevant facts upon which it is based. The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to any given protest. Each writer will be notified in writing of the time and place if a hearing or conference concerning the plan, action or application to which the protest relates is held. To insure consideration by the Department prior to final action on permit applications and proposed plans, initial protests and additions or amendments to protests already filed should be filed within 15 calendar days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. A copy of each permit application and proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection.

   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 received for industrial waste and sewage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

   Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707. Persons who wish to review any of these applications, please contact Mary DiSanto at (717) 705-4732.

   A.  2888407 99-1.  Sewage, submitted by Borough of Greencastle, 60 North Washington Street, Greencastle, PA 17225 in Greencastle Borough, Franklin County to upgrade a wastewater treatment plant was received in the Southcentral Region on May 3, 1999.

   A.  0699404.  Sewage, submitted by Frank Gussoni, III, 7391 Grim's Mill Road, New Berlinville, PA 19545 in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County to construct a single family residence sewage treatment plant was received in the Southcentral Region on May 4, 1999.

   A.  3685201 99-1.  Industrial waste, submitted by Valley Proteins, Inc., 693 Wide Hollow Road, East Earl, PA 17519 in East Earl Township, Lancaster County to upgrade a wastewater irrigation expansion project was received in the Southcentral Region on April 22, 1999.

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

   A.  0299413.  Sewerage, Pleasant Hills Authority, 410 East Bruceton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Application for the replacement and operation of an interceptor to serve East Bruceton Road located in Pleasant Hills Borough, Allegheny County.

   A.  6569403-A1.  Sewerage, Gaudio, Al, 1198 Rostraver Road, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. Application for the modification and operation of sewers and appurtenances and a sewage treatment plant to serve the Rostraver Estates Mobile Home Park located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.

   Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.

   WQM Permit No. 6299407.  Sewage. Brokenstraw Valley Area Authority, Box 155, Youngsville, PA 16371-0156. This project is for the construction and operation of a collection system to serve portions of Brokenstraw, Pittsfield and Pleasant Townships, Warren County.

   WQM Permit No. 1099407.  Sewage. Fairwinds Manor Inc., 126 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver, PA 16055. This project is for the proposed renovation of an existing treatment facility to include the installation of a hydroaerobics extended aeration sewage treatment facility in Winfield Township, Butler County.

   WQM Permit No. 379940.  Sewage. Sarah Heinz House, 934 East Ohio Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. This project is for the update of an existing sewage treatment facility to serve a youth camp in Wayne Township, Lawrence County.

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