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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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[28 Pa.B. 820]
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 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 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 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 accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact the Community Relations Coordinator at (717) 657-4585. 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 0057347. Sewage, Michael Pompei, 2550 West Rock Road, Perkasie, PA 18944.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence STP in Hilltown Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to Pleasant Springs Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, high quality trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
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 10 20 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0052990. Sewage, 221 Valley Green Drive, Coatesville, PA 19320.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence STP in West Caln Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to a tributary to Rock Run.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, high quality trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 350 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0053074. Sewage, Valley Green Corporate Center, 1767 Sentry Parkway West, Suite 205, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Valley Green Corporate Center STP in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Sandy Run 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 8,300 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Total Residual Chlorine (Issuance through Year 2) 0.8 2.0 (Year 3 through Expiration) 0.5 1.2 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 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0025488, Amendment No. 1. Sewage, Avondale Borough Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 247, Avondale, PA 19311.
This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a wastewater treatment plant in Avondale Borough, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to East Branch White Clay Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish.
The revised proposed effluent limits for total residual chlorine for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.3 mgd and a chlorine demand of the stream as 0.3 mg/l are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Chlorine (From issuance through June 30, 1999) 0.75 1.75 (From July 1, 1999 through Expiration) 0.6 1.4 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Other Conditions:
Requirement to submit a toxics reduction evaluation.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
Start date for Phase I TRE is July 1, 1998.
PA 0057371. Sewage, Relocation Resources, Inc., 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence sewage treatment plant in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County. This is a new discharge to UNT to Ridley Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .0005 mgd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Phosphorus (as P) Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 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: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.PA 0024015. Sewerage, Cressona Borough Authority, 78 Sillyman Street, Cressona, PA.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into West Branch Schuylkill River in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill 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 Pottstown Water Authority.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .72 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1st month through 24th month monitor and report 25th month through expiration 1 2 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.PA 0008427. SIC: 4961, Industrial waste, Harrisburg Steam Works, Ltd., 150 North Tenth Street, P. O. Box 3357, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3357.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Paxton Creek, in Harrisburg City, Dauphin County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Columbia Borough located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 060 for a design flow of 0.084 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids 30 60 100 CBOD5 XXX 30 37 Temperature (5-1 to 10-31) 110°F XXX XXX (11-1 to 4-30) 85°F XXX XXX Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 XXX 1.6 Oil and Grease 15 30 30 Total Copper 0.059 0.118 0.147 Total Fluoride 5.2 10.4 13.0 Total Iron 2.5 5.0 6.2 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0028886. SIC: 4952, Sewage, Borough of Quarryville, 300 Saint Catherine Street, Quarryville, PA 17566.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to South Fork of Big Beaver Creek, in Providence Township, Lancaster County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stock fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Holtwood Dam Power Plant located in Martic Township, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.4 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 (5-1 to 10-31) 5.5 11.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 16.5 33.0 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 3,500/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0087700. SIC: 4952, Sewage, South Londonderry Township Municipal Authority, Municipal Building, Center and Market Streets, P. O. Box 3, Campbelltown, PA 17010-0003.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Killinger Creek, in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was PA American Water Company located in South Hanover Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.21 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 (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 XXX 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 XXX 18.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.12 XXX 0.40 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,600/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 00023264. SIC: 1649, Sewage, Twin Boroughs Sanitary Authority (STP), P. O. Box 118, Mifflin, PA 17058.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Juniata River, in Mifflin Borough, Juniata County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, 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 Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located in Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The existing effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.58 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 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.90 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 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0083011. SIC: 4952, Sewage, Newberry Township Municipal Authority, 1915 Old Trail Road, Etters, PA 17319.
This application is for renewal and amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Susquehanna River, in Newberry Township, York 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 the Wrightsville Water Supply Company located in York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.4 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Nitrogen monitor and report The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.3 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Nitrogen monitor and report The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0020478. SIC: 49, 89, 91, Sewage, Borough of Bloomfield, P. O. Box 144, New Bloomfield, PA 17068.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Tort Run, in Bloomfield Borough, Perry County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located in Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The existing effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.15 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 6 9 XXX 12 (11-1 to 4-30) 18 monitor and report XXX monitor and report Total Phosphorus Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report XXX XXX XXX Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 5,800/100 ml as a geometric average The existing effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.25 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 6.75 XXX 9.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.3 monitor and report XXX monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 6,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0008869. SIC: 2621, Industrial waste, P. H. Glatfelter Company, 228 South Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362-0500.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Codorus Creek in Spring Grove Borough, York County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
A. Outfall 001 receives wastewater from production of pulp and paper by bleach kraft process and from secondary treated municipal wastewater.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 13.7 mgd are:
Discharge Limitations Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Report Report XXX XXX XXX pH XXX XXX 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times D.O. (Minimum) XXX XXX 5 mg/l at all times CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 1,168 2,335 monitor and report 20 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 1,751 3,503 monitor and report 25 35 Total Suspended Solids 3,000 6,000 monitor and report 60 90 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) XXX XXX 1.5 3.0 3.8 (11-1 to 4-30) XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Color (PCU) (Route 116 Bridge) XXX XXX monitor and report (Effluent) XXX XXX monitor and report (Downstream) XXX XXX 225 375 200 Temperature (Route 116 Bridge) XXX XXX monitor and report (Effluent) XXX XXX monitor and report (Downstream) XXX XXX See Part C. V COD XXX XXX monitor and report Total Phosphorus XXX XXX 2 4 5 Dioxin 2,3,7,8-TCDD XXX XXX XXX 0.01 pg/l XXX Furan 2,3,7,8-TCDF XXX XXX monitor and report Aldrin XXX XXX monitor and report 4,4' DDE XXX XXX monitor and report Chloroform XXX XXX monitor and report AOX XXX XXX monitor and report WETT XXX XXX monitor and report Pentachlorophenol XXX XXX monitor and report 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol XXX XXX monitor and report B. Outfall 002 receives wastewater from noncontact cooling water.
Discharge Limitations Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Report Report XXX XXX XXX Temperature (Upstream) XXX XXX monitor and report (Effluent) XXX XXX monitor and report (Rt. 116 Bridge) XXX XXX See Part C. V pH XXX XXX 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX monitor and report CBOD5 XXX XXX monitor and report Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX monitor and report Streamflow at Gage (cfs) (5-1 to 10-31) 21.3 Min
7-day Avgmonitor and report minimum daily XXX (11-1 to 4-30) 15.8 Min
7-day Avgmonitor and report minimum daily XXX Streamflow at Gage (cfs) 16.4 annual average XXX XXX C. Outfall 101, Internal Monitoring Point--Bleach Plant Effluent
Discharge Limitations Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum AOX XXX XXX 10.5 16 XXX Chloroform XXX XXX 0.07 0.12 XXX 2,3,7,8-TCDD XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 2,3,7,8-TCDF XXX XXX XXX 31.9 pg/l XXX Trichlorosyringol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 3,4,5-trichlorocatechol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 3,4,6-trichlorocatechol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX Tetrachlorocatechol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 3,4,5-trichloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 3,4,6-trichloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 4,5,6-trichloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX Tetrachloroguaiacol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 2,4,5-trichlorophenol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 2,4,6-trichlorophenol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX 2,3,4,6-tetrachlorophenol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX pentachlorophenol XXX XXX XXX <ML XXX COD XXX XXX XXX monitor and report XXX D. Stormwater Outfalls SW1 through SW46 shall be monitored for the following parameters:
Monitoring Requirements Discharge Parameters Composite Sample (mg/l) Grab Sample (mg/l) BOD5 monitor and report monitor and report COD monitor and report monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report monitor and report pH (S. U.) monitor and report monitor and report Total Suspended Solids monitor and report monitor and report Total Phosphorus monitor and report monitor and report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor and report monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report monitor and report In addition to the above effluent limitations, the permit requires the following:
1. Augmentation of the streamflow to maintain winter, summer and annual flows of 15.8, 21.3 and 16.4 cfs at the USGS Gaging Station.
2. Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing of Outfall 001.
3. Control of any Chemical Additives to prevent environment problem.
4. Completion of a new 316(a) Study (fish and macroinvertebrates) to demonstrate the impact of the existing heat discharges on the Codorus Creek and recommend reductions if necessary.
5. Continue to reduce color discharge to comply with the EPA ''Cluster Rule'' and the Amended Consent Adjudication with the Department.
6. A Solids, Odor and Sediment Bioassay Study to assess impact of the discharge on the Codorus Creek.
7. Sampling of parameters found by the EPA during development of the ''Cluster Rule'' at a predefined detection limit.
8. Implementation of Best Management Practices to comply with the ''Cluster Rule.''
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
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