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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 98-636

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[28 Pa.B. 1958]

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 the 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 office noted above the application 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 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 30-day comment period, the 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 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 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 proceedings, should contact the specified program. 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.

   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0057363.  Sewage, ARCCA Real Estate Corporation, 2288 Second Street Pike, Penns Park, PA 18943.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to dry swale to Neshaminy Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water 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
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.06.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)9.018.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.3
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0035769.  Industrial waste, Moyer Packing Company, P. O. Box 395, Souderton, PA 18964-0395.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater and stormwater from an industrial wastewater treatment plant located in Franconia Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Skippack Creek and unnamed tributary to Skippack 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 750,000 gallons per day are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)102025
   (11-1 to 4-30)204050
Suspended Solids306075
Ammonia as N
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.22.43.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.67.29.0
Phosphorus as P
   (4-1 to 10-31)0.81.62.0
Oil and Grease152530
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month to 12th month)1.02.34
   (13th month to 60th month)0.0240.094
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
Osmotic Pressure90 milliosmoles/Kg as a maximum daily
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Permission to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities through Outfalls 002 and 003.

   Monitoring Requirements at monitoring point 101 for stormwater from northwest of rendering facility.


   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.

   PA 0063771.  Sewerage, New Milford Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 1111, New Milford, PA 18834.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Martin's Creek in New Milford Township, Susquehanna 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 Danville Borough Water Authority on the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.250 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
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
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine1.02.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.

   PA 0008265, Amendment No. 2.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2611 and 2621, Appleton Papers, Inc., P. O. Box 359, Appleton, Wisconsin 54912-0359.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Frankstown Branch, in Blair Township, Blair 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 near Harrisburg. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 4.84 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Arseniceffluent limitation is deleted
Total Residual Chlorineeffluent limitation is deleted

   Additional requirements are the submission of an annual temperature report and completion of Phase II of a Toxics Reduction Evaluation.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0038415.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, East Pennsboro Township Board of Commissioners, c/o Robert L. Gill, Manager, 98 South Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Conodoguinet Creek, in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland 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 Steelton Municipal Waterworks located in Steelton. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 3.70 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0051781.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Reading Area Water Authority, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Maiden Creek, in Ontelaunee Township, Berks 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 Pottstown Water Supply located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 2.76 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids30.060.075.0
pH6.0--9.0 at all times
TRC
   (Interim)monitor and reportmonitor and report
   (Final)0.692.2
Total Aluminum4.08.010.0
Total Manganese1.02.02.5
Total Iron2.04.05.0

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.26 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids30.060.075.0
pH6.0--9.0 at all times
TRC
   (Interim)monitor and reportmonitor and report
   (Final)0.692.2
Oil and Grease1530

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0091685.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4953, USX Corporation, 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15230.

   This is for revocation and reissuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated hazardous leachate, untreated residual leachate and acid mine drainage to the South Sewer Treatment Plant and untreated stormwater and leachate from Taylor Industrial Landfill in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the South Sewer Treatment Plant (SSTP) at the Irvin Works and an unnamed tributary to Streets Run classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company, located at 7.2 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 103:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.032 mgd discharge to Irvin Works (SSTP)

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Total Suspended Solids1215
Oil and Grease101030
Aluminum2.716.11
Iron1.53.0
Manganese0.230.30
Cadmium0.080.2
Chromium
   (hex)monitor and report
   (total)0.150.37
Lead0.130.28
Copper0.611.28
Selenium0.370.82
Beryllium0.340.82
Silver0.120.29
Zinc0.421.02
Cyanide
   (total)2.04.0
   (free)monitor/report
Phenolsmonitor/report
Acrylonitrilemonitor/report
Benzo(a)Pyrenemonitor/report
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 203:  0.25 mgd discharge to Irvin Works (SSTP)

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/report
Aluminummonitor/report
Ironmonitor/report
Manganesemonitor/report
Cadmiummonitor/report
Chromium
   (hex)monitor/report
   (total)monitor/report
Leadmonitor/report
Coppermonitor/report
Seleniummonitor/report
Berylliummonitor/report
Silvermonitor/report
Zincmonitor/report
Cyanide
   (total)monitor/report
   (free)monitor/report
Phenolsmonitor/report
Acrylonitrilemonitor/report
Benzo(a)Pyrenemonitor/report
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall SPN17:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd to an unnamed tributary of Streets Run.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Total Suspended Solids3060
Oil and Grease1530
Aluminum0.51.01.25
Iron
   (total)1.53.03.75
   (dissolved)0.30.60.75
Manganese1.02.02.5
Cadmium0.0010.0020.0025
Silver0.00080.00160.002
Cyanide, free0.0050.010.0125
Lead0.0030.0060.0075
Berylliumnot detectable using EPA Method 210.2
Benzo(a)Pyrene0.0000040.0000080.00001
Antimony0.010.020.025
Arsenic0.050.100.125
Chromium, hex0.010.020.025
Copper0.010.020.025
Mercury0.0000120.0000240.00003
Selenium0.0050.010.0125
Thallium0.0020.0040.005
Fluoride1.372.743.4
Cobalt0.020.043.4
Sulfatemonitor and report
TDSmonitor and report
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg)50100125
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall SPN18:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.1 mgd to an unnamed tributary of Streets Run.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Total Suspended Solids3060
Oil and Grease1530
Aluminum0.51.01.25
Iron
   (total)1.53.03.75
   (dissolved)0.30.60.75
Manganese1.02.02.5
Cadmium0.0010.0020.0025
Silver0.00080.00160.002
Cyanide, free0.0050.010.0125
Lead0.0030.0060.0075
Berylliumnot detectable using EPA Method 210.2
Benzo(a)Pyrene0.0000040.0000080.00001
Antimony0.010.020.025
Arsenic0.050.100.125
Chromium, hex0.010.020.025
Copper0.010.020.025
Mercury0.0000120.0000240.00003
Selenium0.0050.010.0125
Thallium0.0020.0040.005
Fluoride1.372.743.4
Cobalt0.020.043.4
Sulfatemonitor and report
TDSmonitor and report
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg)50100125
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 004:  existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Streets Run.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
This discharge shall consist solely of stormwater runoff.
Aluminummonitor/report
Ironmonitor/report
Manganesemonitor/report
Cyanidemonitor/report
Zincmonitor/report

   Outfall 005:  existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Streets Run.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
This discharge shall consist solely of stormwater runoff.
Aluminummonitor/report
Ironmonitor/report
Manganesemonitor/report
Cyanidemonitor/report
Zincmonitor/report

   Outfall 006:  existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Streets Run.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
This discharge shall consist solely of stormwater runoff.
Aluminummonitor/report
Ironmonitor/report
Manganesemonitor/report
Cyanidemonitor/report
Zincmonitor/report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0205800.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority, P. O. Box 1887, Jefferson, PA 15344.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and untreated stormwater from Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Treatment Plant in Cumberland Township, Greene County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela 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 Tri County Joint Municipal Authority, located 6.54 miles below the discharge point.

   Internal Monitoring Point 101:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.2867 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flowmonitor and report
Suspended Solids30.060.0
Iron2.04.0
Aluminum4.08.0
Manganese1.02.0
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)0.51.0
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, to the Monongahela River.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
This discharge shall solely consist of sources monitored at Internal Monitoring Point 101 and uncontaminated stormwater runoff from plant area.

  

   PA 0217751.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Borough of Sewickley Water Authority, P. O. Box 190, Sewickley, PA 15143.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from water treatment plant operations in Sewickley Borough, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, tributary of the Ohio 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 the ARCO Chemical Company, located at Monaca, 18.4 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.171 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flowmonitor/report
TSS3060
Cadmium0.0010.002
Lead0.0030.006
Aluminum0.541.08
Total Iron1.63.2
Manganese1.02.0
TRC0.050.10
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0038164.  Sewage, Borough of Confluence, Community Center, P. O. Box 6, Confluence, PA 15424.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Borough of Confluence Sewage Treatment Plant in Confluence Borough, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Youghiogheny, 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 Ohiopyle Municipal Authority Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .137 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5253850
Suspended Solids304560
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 Chlorine1.03.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0204960.  Sewage, Briselli, Incorporated, Cecil-Hendersonville Road, P. O. Box 35A, Hendersonville, PA 15339.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Big Jim's Roadhouse STP in Cecil Township, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as McPherson 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 West View Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.002 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52040
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)24
   (11-1 to 4-30)612
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 Chlorinemonitor and report
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0205176.  Sewage, Consolidated Steel Services, Inc., P. O. Box 285, Cresson, PA 16630.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Consolidated Steel Services, Inc. Sewage Treatment Plant in Reade Township, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Clearfield Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. There are no known downstream potable water supply intakes from this facility within 50 miles.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.005 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)30,000/100 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.


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

   PA 0222399, Amendment No. 1.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4151, Decker Transportation, Inc., R. D. 3230, Route 957, Russel, PA 16345.

   This application is an amendment of the NPDES permit, to discharge industrial waste to an unnamed tributary to Kiantone Creek in Farmington Township, Warren 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 138 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.0186 mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Oil and Grease1530
CBOD550100
Dissolved Oxygenminimum 3.0 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0210781.  Sewage. Hamlin Township, R. D. 1, Box 185A, Kane, PA 16735.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Marvin Creek in Hamlin 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 the PA/NY State Line on the Allegheny River, approximately 30 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.05 mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)     200/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30)30,900/100 ml
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0005860, Amendment No. 2.  Industrial waste and stormwater, SIC:  2022, Farmers Dairy Foods, Inc., Farmers Cheese Division, R. R. 1, Box 111B, New Wilmington, PA 16142.

   This application is for an amendment to an NPDES permit, to discharge uncontaminated stormwater to an unnamed tributary to Buchanan Run in Wilmington Township, Lawrence County. This is a new discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 002, based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5XX
Chemical Oxygen DemandXX
Oil and GreaseXX
pHXX
Total Suspended SolidsXX
Total Kjeldahl NitrogenXX
Total PhosphorousXX
Fecal ColiformsXX
Dissolved IronXX

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0102997.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3398, Advanced Heat Treating, Inc., Trout Run Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge noncontact cooling water to an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek in St. Marys, Elk 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 American Water Company on the Clarion River located at Clarion.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.012 mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)monitoring only
Oil and Grease1530
Temperature**Daily Average
   January 1--3167°F
   February 1--2960°F
   March 1--3164°F
   April 1--1562°F
   April 16--3060°F
   May 1--1563°F
   May 16--3167°F
   October 1--1563°F
   October 16--3159°F
   November 1--1554°F
   November 16--3056°F
pHbetween 6--9 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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