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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[27 Pa.B. 3431]
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
(Part I Permits) The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived 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 (800) 654-5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.
PA 0030228. Sewage, Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School, 2301 Cherry Street, Unit 4G, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural Schools' sewage treatment plant in East Brandywine Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to an Unnamed Tributary to Beaver Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality trout stocking fishery, high quality warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 22,500 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 7 14 (11-1 to 4-30) 14 28 Suspended Solids 20 40 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.0 2.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 Total Residual Chlorine (years 1 and 2) 1.2 2.0 (years 3, 4 and 5) 0.4 0.9 Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.PA 0062383. Industrial waste, Three Springs Water Company, Inc., Brynley R. G. Davies, 1800 Pine Run Road, Laurel Run, PA 18702.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into an unnamed tributary of Pine Creek in Laurel Run Borough, Luzerne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Danville Borough Water Company located on the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0064 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH not less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.PA 0027049. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Williamsport Sanitary Authority, 253 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to West Branch Susquehanna River in Williamsport City, Lycoming County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for first 3 years of the permit term, based on a design flow of 4.5 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 32 48 64 TSS 44 66 88 Total Cl2 Residual report Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed effluent limits after the first three years of the permit term, based on a design flow of 4.5 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 32 48 64 TSS 44 66 88 Total Cl2 Residual 0.95 3.1 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0021687. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Wellsboro Municipal Authority, 28 Crafton Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Marsh Creek in Wellsboro Borough, Tioga County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Jersey Shore Water Company located at Jersey Shore.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 2 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 20 30 40 TSS 30 45 60 Ammonia-N (6-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3 (11-1 to 5-31) 4.5 9 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times Total Cl2 Residual 1st Month--36th Month report 37th Month--Permit Expiration Date 0.17 0.56 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0096130. Sewage, Nemacolin, Inc., 803 Pershing Boulevard, P. O. Box 117, Nemacolin, PA 15351.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Nemacolin, Inc. Sewage Treatment Plant in Cumberland Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Monongahela River, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Carmichaels Municipal Authority on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.1 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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0205869. Sewage, West Branch Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 278, Barnesboro, PA 15714.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the West Branch Sewer Authority STP in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the West Branch Susquehanna River, which are classified as a 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 PA American Water Company -- Milton Division.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.9 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 35 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 5,000/100 ml as a geometric mean pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.PA 0020541. Sewage, Girard Borough, 34 Main Street West, Girard, PA 16417.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to Elk Creek in the Girard Borough, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for 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 (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Pennsylvania/Canada border in Lake Erie.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average design flow of 0.996 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentrations (mg/l) Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 21 Total Residual Chlorine 0.14 0.5 Phosphorus as P 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 5,700/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0024899. Sewage, Lake City Municipal Sewer Authority, 2350 Main Street, Lake City, PA 16423.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to Elk Creek in the Borough of Lake City, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for 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 (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Pennsylvania/Canada border in Lake Erie.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average design flow of 0.99 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentrations (mg/l) Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Total Residual Chlorine Interim 1.25 Final 0.18 0.58 Phosphorus as P 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 4,400/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Included in this draft are special conditions for a TRE for TRC.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0002429. Industrial waste, SIC: 3312. Caparo Steel Company, Inc., 15 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, PA 16121.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste, noncontact cooling water, and stormwater to Shenango River in the City of Farrell, 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 PA-American Water Co. on the Shenango River located at New Castle, approximately 16 miles below point of discharge.
This is a redraft of the permit published in the 5/3/97 Bulletin.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of N/A mgd, are:
Outfall Nos. 002, 006 and 007
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow Refer to Special Condition A in Part C.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .165 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 203
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids XX 38 Oil and Grease 15 XX 30 Iron XX pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .165 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 003
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Oil and Grease 15 XX 30 Aluminum XX Iron 1.7 3.4 4.3 Zinc .5 1.08 1.2 Temperature** pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
**Refer to Special Conditions B and D in Part C.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .259 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 104 (Formerly Perox 001)
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids 65 130 165 Oil and Grease 15 30 Lead .6 1.2 1.5 Zinc XX XX .6 Copper .4 .8 1.0 Iron 1.5 3.0 3.75 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 5.04 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 204
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids Oil and Grease XX pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .28 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 404
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids XX XX 43 Lead XX XX .26 Zinc XX XX .39 Iron XX pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 1.3 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 504
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids XX XX 309 Oil and Grease XX 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .072 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 604
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids XX XX 112.4 Oil and Grease XX XX 37.5 Iron XX Lead XX XX .42 Zinc XX XX .37 Naphthalene XX XX Tetrachloroethylene XX XX Nickel XX XX 1.3 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .158 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 704
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Lead XX XX .36 Zinc XX XX .53 Total Suspended Solids XX XX 28 Oil and Grease XX XX 11.4 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 12.94 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 004
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Oil and Grease 15 30 Iron (Interim) 4.0 (Final)**** 1.7 3.4 4.3 Aluminum (Interim) XX (Final)**** .8 1.6 2.0 Cadmium (Interim) XX (Final)**** .0035 .1 .125 Silver (Interim) XX (Final)**** .003 .009 .01 Copper (Interim) .04 .08 .1 (Final)**** .017 .046 .057 Lead .009 .034 .04 Temperature (Interim)*** (Final)*** Hexavalent Chromium .01 .02 .025 Zinc .15 .3 .375 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times ***Refer to Special Conditions B and D in Part C.
****Refer to Special Condition I in Part C.
XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .288 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 205
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids XX XX 78 Oil and Grease XX XX 26 Iron XX Lead XX XX .3 Zinc XX XX .3 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
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