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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-645

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[31 Pa.B. 2031]

NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS

NPDES APPLICATIONS

PART I PERMITS

   Under the Federal Clean Water Act and the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed in Section I below, 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 all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II below. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

   Unless indicated otherwise below, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   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 comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. The 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. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. Following the comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.

   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

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

NPDES Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived
No. (Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #)Y/N?
PA0081744 York County Solid Water & Refuse Authority
2700 Blackbridge Road
York, PA 17402-7901
York County
Hopewell Township
UNT Rambo Run & UNT Ebaugh's Run (7I--Kruetz/Muddy Creeks) Yes
PA0029106 Greenfield Township Municipal Authority
R. D. 1, Box 948
Claysburg, PA 16625
Blair County
Greenfield Township
Frankstown Branch Juniata River (11-A--Frankstown Branch Juniata River/Little Juniata River) Yes
PA0024350 Dauphin Borough Municipal
Authority
200 S. Church St.
Dauphin, PA 17018
Dauphin County
Dauphin Borough
Susquehanna River (7-C--Clark/Paxton Creeks) Yes
PA0009288 Milton Hershey School
1201 Homestead Lane
Hershey, PA 17033
Dauphin County
Derry Township
UNT Spring Creek (7-D--Swatara Creek) Yes
PA0084247 Berk-Tek, Inc.
132 White Oak Rd.
New Holland, PA 17557
Lancaster County
Earl Township
UNT Conestoga River (7-J--Conestoga River) Yes
PA0082333 Conestoga Hills Community
1230 Stoney Lane
Conestoga, PA 17516
Lancaster County
Conestoga Township
UNT Stehman's Run (7-J-- Conestoga River) Yes
PA0082619 WTS Properties, LLC
Shangri-La Mobile Home Park
P. O. Box 278
King of Prussia, PA 19406
York County
Newberry Township
Conewago Creek (7-F--Conewago Creek) Yes
PA0084646 Southern Fulton Elementary School
13083 Buck Valley Rd.
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
Fulton County
Bethel Township
UNT White Oak Run (13-B Licking--Tonoloway Creeks) Yes
PA0082023 Upper Leacock Township
115 Newport Road
Leola, PA 17540-0325
Lancaster County
Upper Leacock Township
Tributary to Mill Creek & Conestoga River (7-J--Conestoga River) Yes
PA0081418 Rutter's Dairy Inc.
2100 N. George St.
York, PA 17404
York County
Manchester Township
UNT Codorus Creek
Yes

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived
No. (Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #)Y/N?
PA0111431
Industrial Waste
H H Knoebel Sons, Inc.
R. R. #1 Box 317
Elysburg, PA 17824-0317
Columbia County
Cleveland Township
Catawissa 5E Yes
Renewal
PA0110540
Industrial Waste
Furman Foods Inc.
P. O. Box 500
Northumberland, PA 17857-0500
Northumberland County
Point Township
Muncy
10D
Yes
Renewal

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   PA0221970, Industrial Waste. Greenville Borough Municipal Authority, 44 Clinton Street, P. O. Box 638, Greenville, PA 16125.

   This facility is located in Greenville Borough, Mercer County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of industrial waste discharge.

   The receiving stream, the Shenango River, is in watershed 20A and classified for 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 Reynolds Water Company on the Shenango River located at Pymatuning Township, approximately 3 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.6 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly DailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow XX
Aluminum 20 404.08.010.0
Manganese 5.0101.02.0 2.5
Iron (T) 10 20 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Suspended Solids 150 300 30 60 75
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


II.  Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   PA0013323, Industrial Waste, The Boeing Company, Route 29 and Stuart Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge industrial wastewater and stormwater from the Boeing Company facility, in Ridley Township, Delaware County. These are existing discharges to Crum Creek, Darby Creek and the Delaware River.

   The receiving streams are classified for the following uses: migratory fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.101 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature 110°F
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75
Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,000 2,500
Oil and Grease 15 30
pH (standard units) 6.0  (I- Min) 9.0

   The proposed effluent limits for Monitoring Point 101, based on an average flow of 0.05 mgd are as follows:

Average MaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75
Oil and Grease 15 30
Cadmium, Total 0.26 0.69
Chromium, Total (+6) 1.71 2.77
Copper, Total 2.07 3.38
Lead, Total 0.43 0.69
Nickel, Total 2.38 3.98
Silver, Total 0.24 0.43
Average MaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Zinc, Total 1.48 2.61
Cyanide, Total 0.65 1.20
Total Toxic Organics 2.13
pH (standard units) 6.0 (I- Min) 9.0

   The proposed effluent limits for Monitoring Point 201, based on an average flow of 0.015 mgd are as follows:

Average MaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75
Oil and Grease 15 30
Cadmium, Total 0.26 0.69
Chromium, Total (+6) 1.71 2.77
Copper, Total 2.07 3.38
Lead, Total 0.43 0.69
Nickel, Total 2.38 3.98
Silver, Total 0.24 0.43
Zinc, Total 1.48 2.61
Cyanide, Total 0.65 1.20
Total Toxic Organics 2.13
pH (standard units) 6.0 (I- Min) 9.0

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls: 002 through 004 and 009 through 024, based on an average storm event are as follows:

Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 Monitor/Report
COD Monitor/Report
Oil and Grease Monitor/Report
pH Monitor/Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor/Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor/Report
Total Phosphorus (as P) Monitor/Report
Iron, Dissolved Monitor/Report

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007, based on an average storm event are as follows:

Instantaneous AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMinimum (mg/l) Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease 15 30
pH (standard units) 6.0 9.0

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008, based on an average storm event are as follows:

Instantaneous AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMinimum (mg/l) Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease 15 30
pH (standard units) 6.0 9.0

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   No. PA0058203, Sewage, Peter's Clay Pots, 1320 North West End Boulevard, Quakertown, PA 18951.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in Richland Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary to Tohickon 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 2,000 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia (as N) 3.0 6.0
Nitrite and Nitrate (as N) 10 20
Phosphorus (as P) 1.0 2.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   PA#0061093, Sewage, Monroe County Vocational Technical School, P. O. Box 66, Laurel Lake Drive, Bartonsville, PA 18321.

   This proposed facility is located in Pocono Township, Monroe County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from their existing sewage treatment facility.

   The receiving stream, tributary to Pocono Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed #016 and is classified for: high quality cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for East Stroudsburg Borough is located on McMichaels Creek is 5 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .015 MGD.

AverageAverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times.
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

   PA0025399, SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Christiana Borough, 315 Newport Avenue, Christiana, PA 17509.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Buck Run, in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking 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 Chester Water Authority located in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, for a design flow of 0.25 MGD are:

Average AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (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) 17 XXX 34
Total Phosphorus 2 XXX 4
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 XXX 1.6
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) 2,400/100 ml as a geometric average

   Individuals 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 0038733, SIC Code 4952, Sewage, East Providence Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 83, Breezewood, PA 15533.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Tub Mill Run in Watershed 11-D, in East Providence Township, Bedford 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 United 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 0.380 MGD are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (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)5XXX10
    (11-1 to 4-30) 15XXX30
Total Phosphorus 2 XXX 4
Total Residual Chlorine 0.20 XXX 0.75
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 at all times
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

   Individuals 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 0085707, SIC Code 2015, Industrial Waste, Cocalico Valley Poultry Farms, 1095 Mount Airy Road, Stevens, PA 17578.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Indian Run, in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking 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 Lancaster Municipal Water Authority located in Lancaster City, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, for a design flow of 0.012 MGD are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 30 60 75
Total Suspended Solids 40 80 100
NH3-N 4 8 10
Oil and Grease 15 - 30
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 - 1.6
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum 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)400/100 ml as a geometric average

   Individuals 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 0080632, SIC Code 0161, Industrial Waste, B & W Quality Growers, Inc. (Huntsdale Facility), 17825 79th Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Yellow Breeches Creek in Watershed 7-E, in Penn Township, Cumberland County.

   The receiving stream is classified for high quality 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 United Water Company located in Fairview Township, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed conditions apply to the facility:

   1.  There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

   2.  Maintain straw bales or silt fence at cress bed outlets during planting or harvesting to minimize sediment discharges.

   3.  Limit pesticide use to Dipel, Malathion, Induce, Safer Insecticidal Soap, Neemix, Kocide 101 and Roundup without prior Department approval.

   4.  Cease discharging from cress beds if there is a potential for a pollution incident.

   5.  Submit monthly reports indicating pesticides used, application rates and acres treated.

   Individuals 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.


   Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   PA0002054, Industrial Waste, SIC, 4911, Reliant Energy, 1001 Broad Street, Johnstown, PA 15907.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, sewage, stormwater, untreated cooling water and stormwater runoff from Seward Generating Station in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Conemaugh 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water Works, located at Saltsburg, 22 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 002: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Debris collected on the intake trash racks shall not be returned to the waterway.

   Other Conditions: Effluent chlorine minimization condition, influent pH monitoring, and conditions pertaining to storm water runoff and chemical additives, approval of a 316(a) variance.

   Outfall 003: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Total Residual Chlorine 0.2
Temperature Monitor and Report
Heat Heat discharged to the waterway shall not exceed 820.0 MBTU/hr.
pH not greater than 9.0

   Outfall 004: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow 0.0072
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 3060
Total Residual Chlorine 3.57.0
Chloroform Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 005: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Total Residual Chlorine 0.2
Temperature Monitor and Report
Heat Heat discharged to the waterway shall not exceed 550.0 MBTU/hr.
pH not greater than 9.0

   Outfall 006: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids 3570
Oil and Grease 152030
Iron 3.5 7.0
Manganese 2.04.0
Aluminum 5.010.0
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 007: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
This discharge shall consist solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff

   Outfall 008: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
This discharge shall consist solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff

   Outfall 009: existing stormwater discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Aluminum Monitor and Report
Iron Monitor and Report
Manganese Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report
Cyanide, total Monitor and Report
Cyanide, free Monitor and Report
Mercury Monitor and Report
Lead Monitor and Report
Arsenic Monitor and Report

   Outfall 010: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
This discharge shall consist solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff

   Outfall 011: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
This discharge shall consist solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff cooling tower overflow.

   Outfall 012: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Iron 3.57.0
Manganese 2.04.0
Aluminum 5.010.0
TSS 3570
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 013: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
This discharge shall consist solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff

   Outfall 017: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Iron Monitor and Report
Aluminum Monitor and Report
Manganese Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report

   Outfall 018: existing discharge

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Iron Monitor and Report
Aluminum Monitor and Report
Manganese Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report

   Outfall 117: new discharge of stormwater runoff

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Iron 3.57.0
Aluminum 2.0 4.0
Manganese 5.010.0
TSS 35 70
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 019: new discharge of stormwater runoff

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Iron 3.5 7.0
Aluminum 2.0 4.0
Manganese 5.0 10.0
TSS 35 70
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0037940, Sewage, Center Township Sewer Authority, 224 Center Grange Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Elkhorn Run Wastewater Treatment Plant in Center Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Ohio 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 Midland Borough Water Works.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 2 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 0.5 1.0
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

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