NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[26 Pa.B. 4103]
APPLICATIONS 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 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 his 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 Field Office indicated as the office responsible, 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 Field Office of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Managers 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 Field 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 proceeding should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. 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.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.PA 0021768. Sewage, Borough of Somerset, 1043 South Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Borough of Somerset Main Sewage Treatment Plant in Somerset Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the east branch of Coxes Creek, which are classified as a trout stocked fishery with existing or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Ohiopyle Borough Waterworks.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 2.0 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.0 7.5 10.0 Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Dissolved Iron monitor and report Fecal Coliform s (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 Issue date--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration .22 .73 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0205061. Sewage, Hopewell Area School District, 1955 Maratta Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Raccoon Elementary School STP in Raccoon Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as a tributary of Gum, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing 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 Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .00854 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) 1.9 3.8 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0 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 Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration .02 .04 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217409. Sewage, Matthew J. Maurer, R. D. 1, Box 90, Hollsopple, PA 15935.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Maurer Small Flow Sewage Treatment Facility in Jenner Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Twomile Run, which are classified as a cold water fishery with existing or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Manufacturers Water Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0012 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 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 27 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 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217417. Sewage, Kiski Area School District, 200 Poplar Street, Vandergrift, PA 15690.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Mamont Elementary School in Washington Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as a tributary of Beaver Run, which are classified as a high quality cold water fishery with existing or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Westmoreland Municipal Water Authority.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of .016 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.5 7.0 Phosphorus 1.0 2.0 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 Total Residual Chlorine .06 .13 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 7.0 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0011568. Industrial waste, Lukens Steel Company, 50 South First Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320.
This application is for revocation and reissuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from stormwater from Lukens Steel facility located in the City of Coatesville, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Sucker Run, West Branch Brandywine Creek.
The receiving streams are classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.64 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Lead 0.015 0.045 0.045 Total Zinc 0.12 0.37 0.37 Total Iron 2.4 4.7 5.8 Dissolved Iron 0.47 0.94 1.2 Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 016, based on an average flow of 0.50 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 65 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Chromium 0.27 0.53 0.67 Total Nickel 0.25 0.50 0.63 Total Copper 0.025 0.039 0.063 Fluoride monitor/report monitor/report Total Phenols monitor/report Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Outfalls: 913-916, 918-921, 923, 936-937B, 939, 941-945, 947-960, 967-969, 985-989, 991 and 992-994B shall consist solely of stormwater runoff.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0021172. Sewage, Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Harvey Avenue STP in Doylestown Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Cooks Run tributary to Neshaminy Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .9 mgd are amended as follows:
Sampling requirements for Lead and Zinc are deleted based on the February 1996 Toxics Reduction Evaluation.
The final permit limit for Copper has been revised as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Copper 0.021 0.042 0.054 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0056901. Industrial waste, Jiffy Lube International, Inc., P. O. Box 2967, Houston, TX 77252-2967.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from a french drain system located in Jiffy Lube Store No. 379 in Abington Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary to Sandy Run.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .0136 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15 30 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0056987. Sewage, Lucille Sliker, c/o Quinn & Wilson Realtors, 1494 Old York Road, Abington Township, Abington, PA 19001.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Sliker's single residential STP in Abington Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to tributary to Robinhood Brook Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 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 Coliforms 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.
PA 0011282. Industrial waste, Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, 762 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from a potable water filtration plant in Springfield Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to Crum Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.6 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 30 60 75 TSS 30 60 75 Total Aluminum 1.24 2.48 3.10 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Chloroform monitor/report Dichlorobromomethane monitor/report Chlorodibromomethane monitor/report pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of 1.7 mgd are as follows:
Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 60 75 TSS 60 75 Total Aluminum 8.0 10 Total Iron 4.0 5.0 Total Manganese 4.0 5.0 Chloroform monitor/report Dichlorobromomethane monitor/report Chlorodibromomethane monitor/report pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 003 and 004, for emergency discharges only are as follows:
Maximum Parameter Daily (mg/l) BOD5 monitor/report TSS monitor/report Total Aluminum monitor/report Total Iron monitor/report Total Manganese monitor/report pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units
at all timesThe proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005, based on an average flow of 2.4 mgd are as follows:
Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 60 75 TSS 60 75 Total Aluminum 8.0 10 Total Iron 4.0 5.0 Total Manganese 4.0 5.0 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 Chloroform monitor/report Dichlorobromomethane monitor/report Chlorodibromomethane monitor/report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 013, based on an average flow of 0.003 mgd are as follows:
Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0027383. Sewage, Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 2081, Park and Gamble Lanes, Aston, PA 19014.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a wastewater treatment plant in Aston Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to Chester Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of 6.0 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 30 Fecal Coliforms 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 Copper 0.018 0.036
(maximum daily)0.045 Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate monitor/report Dieldrin monitor/report Total Residual Chlorine interim 1.0 3.0 final 0.096 0.32 Free Cyanide interim 0.030 0.060
(maximum daily)0.075 final 0.011 0.022
(maximum daily)0.028 Other Conditions:
Implementation of industrial pretreatment program requirements.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing Requirement.
Toxics Reduction Evaluation.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0021181. Sewage, Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Green Street STP in Doylestown Borough, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 and 002, based on an average flow of 0.7 mgd are amended as follows:
The sampling requirements for zinc and chloroform have been deleted from the permit based on the April 1996 Toxics Reduction Evaluation.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.PA 0027138. Sewage. City of Sharon, 155 W. Connelly Boulevard, Sharon, PA 16146.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to the Shenango River in City of Sharon, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company New Castle District intake on the Shenango River located at New Castle, approximately 22 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 4.5 mgd, are:
Average Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 18 36 (11-1 to 4-30) monitor and report Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 22,800/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0002151. Industrial waste, SIC: 3229. Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, P. O. Box 39, Port Alleghany, PA 16743.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage, contact and noncontact cooling water to the Allegheny River in Liberty Township, McKean 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 PA/NY state line on Allegheny River located approximately 18 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .252 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature Average Discharge Temperature Daily Average °F Sept. 1-15 80 Sept. 16-30 74 Oct. 1-15 71 Oct. 16-31 67 Nov. 1-15 67 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 002 based on a design flow of .414 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature Average Discharge Temperature Daily Average °F Sept. 1-15 80 Sept. 16-30 74 Oct. 1-15 71 Oct. 16-31 67 Nov. 1-15 67 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of .009 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature Average Discharge Temperature Daily Average °F Sept. 1-15 80 Sept. 16-30 74 Oct. 1-15 71 Oct. 16-31 67 Nov. 1-15 67 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
[Continued on next Web Page]
No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit.This material has been drawn directly from the official Pennsylvania Bulletin full text database. Due to the limitations of HTML or differences in display capabilities of different browsers, this version may differ slightly from the official printed version.
