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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-2148

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[32 Pa.B. 5895]

NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS

NPDES APPLICATIONS

PART I PERMITS

   Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The 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, 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 new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by the 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. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

   Unless indicated otherwise, 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 before 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 before 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

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

NPDES No.Facility Name &County &Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #)Y/N ?
PA0010987
(Minor
Renewal)
Department of the Army
Tobyhanna Army Depot
11 Hap Arnold Blvd.
AMSEL-TY-RK-E
Tobyhanna, PA 18466-5086
Coolbaugh Township
Monroe County
Hummler Run
2A
Y
PA0034746
(Minor
Renewal)
Hometown Li'l Wolf, LLC
3411 Li'l Wolf Drive
Orefield, PA 18069
North Whitehall Township
Lehigh County
Unnamed tributary to Coplay Creek
2C
Y

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.Facility Name &County &Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #)Y/N ?
PA0070190 Allegheny East Conference 7th Day Adventists--Pine Forge Academy
P. O. Box 266
Pine Forge, PA 19548
Berks County
Douglass Township
Manatawny Creek
3D
Y

   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.Facility Name &County &Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #)Y/N ?
PA0110485
(Sewerage Nonpublic)
United Water Pennsylvania
P. O. Box 4151
Harrisburg, PA 17111-0151
Columbia
South Centre
Township
Susquehanna River
5D
Y

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

   PA0103217, Sewage, Greene Township Municipality, Tate Road Sewage Treatment Plant, 9333 Tate Road, Erie, PA 16509-6049. This facility is located in Greene Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to an unnamed tributary of Four Mile Creek in Greene Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary of Four Mile Creek, is in Lake Erie watershed and classified for WWF, MF, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride and phenolics. There is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public).

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0078 MGD:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 9
   (11-1 to 04-30) 13.5 27
Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0
Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.0
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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0222437, Sewage, PEC Management II, 215 Steingrabe Road, Mercer, PA 16142. This proposed facility is located in East Lackawannock Township, Mercer County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is Beaver Falls Municipal Authority intake on the Beaver River located at Eastvale, 37 miles below the point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Neshannock Creek, is in watershed 20-A and classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.012 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
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 1.5 3.5
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


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

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

   PA0055875A1, Sewage, Upper Hanover Authority, P. O. Box 205, East Greenville, PA 18041. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Macoby Creek STP in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Macoby Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.150 mgd are as follows:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 15 20
Total Suspended Solids 10 15 20
Ammonia (as N) 3.0 6.0
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31) 1.0 2.0
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0050831, Sewage, HPC Associates, 2 Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 301, Trevose, PA 19047. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant serving Meadowbrook Apartments and Washington Mill Subdivision in Abington Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Pennypack Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.154 mgd are as follows:

Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia (as N) 20 40
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.17
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 2.0 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.

   PA0011177, Industrial, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, 1170 Eighth Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18016-7699. This proposed facility is located in Bethlehem City, Northampton County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of NPDES to discharge treated industrial waste water.

   The receiving stream, Lehigh River, is in the State Water Plan watershed #2C and is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply treatment. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Keystone Water Company is located on the Delaware River, approximately 40 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 013 based on a design flow of 1 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Inst.
Total Suspended Solids 100
Total Dissolved Solids Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease 15 30
pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 044 based on a design flow of .3 MGD.

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease 15 30
pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Total Suspended Solids * 100
Total Dissolved Solids * Monitor and Report
   * DRBC Requirement

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0011801, Industrial, Ashland Specialty Chemical Co., Inc., P. O. Box 2219, Columbus, OH 43216. This proposed facility is located in Glendon Borough, Northampton County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of NPDES to discharge treated industrial waste.

   The receiving stream, Lehigh River, is in the State Water Plan watershed #2C and is classified for WWF, water supply, aquatic life, recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Keystone Water Company is located on the Delaware River, approximately 40 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .031 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Ammonia as N 22.5 45 20 40 50
TSS 33.7 67.4 30 60 75
Oil and Grease 16.8 15 30
Temperature 110°F
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 SU at all times
TDS 1,463 1300 2600 3250
True Color 100 pt-co
Total Organic Carbon Monitor and Report
Chemical Oxygen Demand Monitor and Report
Fluoride Monitor and Report
Total Silver Monitor and Report

   PA0063011, Industrial, Hazleton City Authority--Water Department, 400 East Arthur Gardner Parkway, Hazleton, PA 18201-7359. This proposed facility is located in Hazle Township, Luzerne County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge water from Lehigh Reservoir into Dreck Creek Reservoir.

   The receiving stream, Dreck Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed #5D and is classified for HQ, CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Dreck Creek Reservoir--Dam F is located on the Dreck Creek, .5 mile below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 2.5 MGD.

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:  The applicant will be required to perform a third quarter (July-September) biological assessment during the first year of this permit.

   PA0070254, Sewage, Lynn Township Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 208, New Tripoli, PA 18066. This proposed facility is located in Lynn Township, Lehigh County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Ontelaunee Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed #2C and is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the City of Reading is located on Maiden Creek, approximately 25 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .008 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 25 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4 8
   (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5 mg/l at all times.
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 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine .3 .7

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

   PA0080519, Sewage, Antrim Township, 10655 Antrim Church Road, P. O. Box 130, Greencastle, PA 17225. This facility is located in Antrim Township, Franklin County.

   Description of activity:  Renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Conococheague Creek, is in Watershed 13-C and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Hagerstown, MD is located on the Potomac River, approximately 30 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.2 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 Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0
Hg
   (Interim) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
   (Final) 0.00146 0.00292
Dibenzo (a,h) anthracene
   (Interim) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
   (Final) 0.00057 0.0011
Benzo (k) fluoranthene
   (Interim) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
   (Final) 0.00057 0.0011
Benzo (a) pyrene
   (Interim) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
   (Final) 0.00057 0.0011
Benzo (a) anthracene
   (Interim) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
   (Final) 0.00057 0.0011
3,4-Benzofluoranthene
   (Interim) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
   (Final) 0.00057 0.0011
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) 48,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0246905, CAFO, Lauden Farms, 2248 Back Road, Halifax, PA 17032. Murray L. Laudenslager has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for an expanding CAFO known as Lauden Farms, 2248 Back Road, Halifax, PA 17032 in Wayne Township, Dauphin County.

   The CAFO is situated near Powell Creek in Watershed 6-C, which is classified for TSF. The CAFO will be designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 1,493.3 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 850 mature Holstein cows, 150 15-month old heifers, 125 9- to 15-month old heifers and 150 calves. The animals will be housed in a free stall barn and two heifer barns. Manure will be stored in two below house storage pits and a steel slurry tank. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities will be 20 2,814,000 gallons in below house pits and 250,000 gallons in the stop/slurry storage tank. Prior to operation of the manure storage facilities, the design engineer will be required to submit certification that the facilities were constructed in accordance with appropriate Technical Guide Standards. A release or discharge to waters of this Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.

   The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit.

   The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Individuals may make an appointment to review the files by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management 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 the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The EPA permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

   PAG123568, CAFO, Fred and Cindy England, Penn England Farm, R. D. 1, Box 152, Williamsburg, PA 16693. This proposed facility is located in Catherine Township, Blair County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  The Penn England Farm is an existing dairy farm with a total AEUs of 1,444.6. An estimated quantity of total annual manure production is 32,392 tons. The operation consists of 1,310 dairy animals and 15 swine. The manure containment facility is a two-stage storage system. Stages 1 and 2 contain 0.58 million and 3.0 million gallons of active depth. The system is designed to store manure from 800 mature milking animals for 180 days. All of the 6,890,017 gallons and 2,653 tons of manure generated on the farm is used on the farm.

   The receiving stream, Frankstown Branch Juniata River, is in the State Water Plan watershed 11-A and is classified for WWF.

   The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include:  Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.


   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   PA0028631, Sewerage, SIC 4952, Mid-Cameron Authority, 421 North Broad St., Emporium, PA 15834. The proposed discharges are located in Shippen Township, Cameron County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Activity is the pending issuance of an NPDES permit for four discharges in association with the Emporium Shippen Township Wastewater Treatment Plant. Outfall 001 is the existing (and expanded) wastewater treatment plant outfall location. Effluent is currently discharged from the plant through Outfall 001 up to 1.05 MGD. Presently, flow in excess of 1.05 MGD is released through a combined sewer overflow, Outfall 002. An expansion of the treatment plant is proposed. Upon initiation of operation of the expanded plant, effluent will be discharged through Outfall 001 up to 2.5 MGD. Outfall 002 will be abandoned. Flow from 2.5 MGD to 3.7 MGD will travel through ''side stream'' treatment facilities, including screening, aerated grit, clarification and chlorine contact. Discharge from the ''side stream'' treatment will flow to a constructed wetland. The overflow from the constructed wetland will be discharged through Outfall 003 (CSO-Related Bypass). In addition, flow from the treatment plant will be diverted to the wetland during dry periods to sustain plant life. During extreme precipitation events, flow in excess of 3.7 MGD will be discharged directly to the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek through Outfall 004 (Expanded Plant CSO).

   The receiving stream, Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 8A and is classified for TSF. There are no affected downstream public water supply intakes.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.0 MGD.

Average Average Average Instantaneous Instantaneous
Parameter Daily (mg/l) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Minimum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (MGD) 1.0
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 9-30) 15 23 30
   (10-1 to 4-30) 18 27 36
TSS 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 9-30) 5 8 10
   (10-1 to 4-30) 6 9 12
Total Cl2 Residual 0.36 1.18
Fecal Coliforms:
   (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 to 9.0 at all times

   PA0228664, Industrial, SIC 4941, Glen Hope Water Authority, P. O. Box 116, Glen Hope, PA 16645. This proposed facility is located in Glen Hope Borough, Clearfield County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Pending issuance of an NPDES permit for a proposed discharge from the public water supply treatment plant.

   The receiving stream, an unnamed tributary to Blue Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 8C and is classified for CWF. There are no nearby downstream public water supply surface water intakes.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.001 MGD.

Average Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
TSS 30 60 75
Iron (Total) 2 4 5
Manganese (Total) 1 2 2.5
Total Cl2 Residual 0.5 1.0 1.3
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   PA0228656, Industrial, SIC 4941, Irvona Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 247, Berwind Street, Irvona, PA 16656. This proposed facility is located in Irvona Borough, Clearfield County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Pending issuance of an NPDES permit for a proposed discharge from the public water supply treatment plant.

   The receiving stream, North Witmer Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 8C and is classified for CWF. There are no nearby downstream public water supply surface water intakes.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.012 MGD.

Average Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
TSS 30 60 75
Iron (Total) 2 4 5
Manganese (Total) 1 2 2.5
Total Cl2 Residual 0.5 1.0 1.3
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

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

   PA0025003, Sewage, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Tub Run Recreation Area STP in Henry Clay Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Youghiogheny River Reservoir, which are classified as a WWF 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 0.025 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.

   PA0094544, Sewage, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Somerfield South Recreation Area STP in Addison Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Youghiogheny River Reservoir, which are classified as a WWF 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 0.00135 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.

   PA0217816, Sewage, Regina Lembie, R. R. 2, Dunbar, PA 15431. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Sunny Dale Gardens Mobile Home Park WWTP in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary Jacobs Creek, which are classified as a WWF 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 Westmoreland County Municipal Authority at McKeesport.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.026 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 .36 .85
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0219321, Sewage, Shanksville Borough, P. O. Box 58, Shanksville, PA 15560-0058. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Shanksville Borough STP in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Stony Creek, which are classified as a CWF 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 Hooversville Municipal Authority on Stony Creek.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.05 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) 30,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine* 0.7 1.6
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   *This parameter shall only be applicable if chlorination is used for disinfection.


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

   PA0238881, Sewage, Joel E. Brown, 9089 Old Waterford Road, Erie, PA 16510. This proposed facility is located in Greene Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  A small flow treatment facility serving one existing and one proposed single residence dwellings.

   The receiving stream, an unnamed tributary of Walnut Creek, is in the Lake Erie watershed and classified for CWF, MF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) to consider until Lake Erie.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0008 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
Phosphorus 1.0
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

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