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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-2072

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[30 Pa.B. 6223]

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 an application of lawful standard 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 comment 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 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 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 0054526 Amendment No. 1.  Industrial Waste, UniTech Services Group, Inc., 295 Parker Street, P. O. Box 201, Springfield, MA 01151-0201.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from an industrial laundry and personnel decontamination facility in Royersford Borough, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to the Schuylkill River.

   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 0.08 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD585% removal
Total Suspended Solids306075
Total Dissolved Solids100020002500
Ammonia (as N)204050
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
Chromium, Hexavalentmonitor/report
Oil and Grease1530
Color (platinum/cobalt scale)100200250
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Annual Radioactive DoseIn accordance with 10 CFR 20,
CommitmentAppendix B, Table 3,
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

Other Conditions:

   Effective disinfection.

   85% reduction of CBOD5 per DRBC requirement.

   Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0021172 Amendment No. 2.  Sewage, Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Harvey Avenue in Doylestown Borough, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Cooks Run a tributary 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 Copper at Outfall 001, based on site-specific copper criteria, hardness of 186 mg/l and an average annual flow of 0.9 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Coppermonitormonitormonitor

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Site-Specific criteria maximum concentration at a hardness of 186 mg/l is 0.04138 mg/l.

   Site-Specific criteria continuous concentration at a hardness of 186 mg/l is 0.02611 mg/l.

   PA 0058149.  Sewage, Jerry and Helen Colli, 196 Andrien Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Colli single residence sewage treatment plant in Concord Township, Delaware County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed stream of Chester Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The first downstream potable water intake is Media Borough auxiliary intake.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.0005 are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2040
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.

   PA 0070041.  Sewerage, Mahanoy City Sewer Authority, 130 East Centre Street, Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Mahanoy Creek in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County.

   The receiving stream 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located on the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.38 mgd are:

MonthlyWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525.040.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.045.060.0
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 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine0.501.2

Outfall 002

   Serve as combined sewer reliefs necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewer and/or the treatment plant.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA 0033863.  Sewerage, Camp-A-While Inc., c/o John Zimmerman, President, R. D. 3, Box 334, Hegins, PA 17938.

   This proposed action is for the renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Pine Creek in Hegins Township, 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 was Dauphin Consolidated Water Supply Company intake located on the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.019 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
NH3
   (5-1 to 10-31)1224
Dissolved OxygenA 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)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine1.22.8
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.

   PA 0086711.  SIC Code 5171, Industrial waste, Sunoco, Inc. (R & M), (Mechanicsburg Terminal), 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19380.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to a drainage swale to an unnamed tributary to Cedar Run in Watershed 7-E (Yellow Breeches Creek), in Hampden Township, Cumberland County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company located in Fairview Township, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:

Maximum
ParameterDaily (mg/l)
Benzene0.005
Toluene1.0
Ethylbenzene0.70
Xylene10

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002 through 004 are:

Maximum
ParameterDaily (mg/l)
Total Residual
Petroleum Hydrocarbons10

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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0086533.  SIC Code 3694, Industrial Waste, General Cable Industries, Inc., 3101 Pleasant Valley Road, Altoona, PA 16602.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Mill Run, in Altoona City, 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 located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.020 mgd are:

AverageMaximum
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
pHmonitor and report
Temperaturemonitor and report

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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0088498.  SIC Code 4953, Industrial Waste, Eagle Land Management of Pa., Inc., Three Glenhardie Corporate Center, 1265 Drummers Lane, Suite 102, Wayne, PA 19087.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Little Chickies Creek, in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster 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 Mount Joy Borough Authority located in Mount Joy Borough, 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 0.0127 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH6--9
BOD537140175
Total Suspended Solids2788110
NH3-N4.91012.5
A-Terpineol0.0160.0330.041
Benzoic Acid0.0710.120.18
p-cresol0.0140.0250.035
Phenol0.0150.0260.038
Total Zinc0.110.20.28
Total Arsenicmonitor

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for stormwater are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CODmonitor
pHmonitor
NH3-Nmonitor
NOx + NO3-Nmonitor
TDSmonitor
TOCmonitor
Coppermonitor
Total Cadmiummonitor
Total Chromiummonitor
Total Leadmonitor
Total Zincmonitor
p-cresolmonitor
a-Terpineolmonitor
Total Aluminummonitor
Total Arsenicmonitor
Total Cycanidemonitor
Dissolved Ironmonitor
Total Ironmonitor

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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0088579.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Felton Borough (Felton Borough WWTP) 197 Main Street, Felton, PA 17322.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to North Branch Muddy Creek in Watershed 7-I (Kreutz-Muddy Creeks), in Felton Borough, York County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold 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 Philadelphia Electric Company (Peach Bottom Atomic Plant) located on the Susquehanna River in York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.04 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Total Residual Chlorine0.5XXX1.6
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 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)100,000/100 ml as a geometric average

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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0087777.  SIC Code 4951, Industrial Waste, Wernersville State Hospital, P. O. Box 300, Wernersville, PA 19565.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Hospital Creek in Watershed 3-C (Tulpehocken Creek), in South Heidelberg Township, Berks 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 Western Berks Water Authority located on the Tulpehocken Creek. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.02 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids306075
pH (S. U.)6.0 to 9.0 at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Interim)monitor and reportmonitor and reportXXX
   (Final)0.32XXX1.05
Total Aluminum
   (Interim)4.008.0010.00
   (Final)0.831.662.08
Total Manganese1.002.002.50
Total Iron2.004.005.00

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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0086967.  SIC Code 4951, Industrial Waste, Myerstown Water Authority, 101 East Washington Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of the Tulpehocken Creek in Watershed 3-C (Tulpehocken Creek), in Jackson Township, Lebanon 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 Western Berks Water Authority located on the Tulpehocken Creek. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report

   Part C requires reporting of discharge frequency and amount.

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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0020923.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, New Oxford Municipal Authority, 409 Water Works Road, New Oxford, PA 17350-1511.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to South Branch Conewago Creek in Watershed 7-F (Conewago Creek), in Oxford Township, Adams 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 Wrightsville Water Supply Co. located on the Susquehanna River in York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.788 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1522XXX30
   (11-1 to 4-30)2540XXX50
Total Suspended Solids3045XXX60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.0XXXXXX6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)6.5XXXXXX13
Total Phosphorus2.0XXXXXX4.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.22XXXXXX0.73
Total CadmiumXXXXXXmonitor and reportXXX
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 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)3,700/100 ml as a geometric average

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

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


   Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 321-6574.

   PA 0007498.  SIC: 2099, Wise Foods, Inc., 228 Raseley Street, Berwick, PA 18603.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River in Berwick Borough, Columbia County.

   The receiving streams are classified for the following uses: warm water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Danville Municipal Authority located approximately 40 miles below the discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.35 mgd, are:

SpecificMonthlyDailyAnnual
SubstanceAverage (lb/day)Maximum (lb/day)Average (lb/year)
BOD545272194800
TSS9351302178200
Oil and Grease (mg/l)1520
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA 0114758.  Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Frank Perano, Box 278, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater from Bucknell View Mobile Home Park to the West Branch of Susquehanna River in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland 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 Sunbury Municipal Authority located 8 river miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0186 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Total Cl2 Residual1.02.3
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0001732.  Industrial Waste, SIC: 3255, Freeport Brick Company, Drawer F (Mill Street), Freeport, PA 16229-0306.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge accumulated water from mine roof from Freeport Brick Mine in South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Buffalo Creek, classified as a trout stocked fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Clearview Water Supply Company, located at Mile 24.1 Allegheny River, 5.4 miles below the discharge point.

Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.1 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flowmonitor and report
TSS3060
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0003239.  Industrial Waste, SIC: 3317, Dynamic Metal Forming, Inc., 7544 Route 18 North, Koppel, PA 16135-0617.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water, and untreated storm water from Koppel Plant in Big Beaver, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Beaver 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 Beaver Falls Municipal Authority, located at Eastvale, 6.0 miles below the discharge point.

Outfall 113: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0635 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids28.0565.431540
Oil and Grease0.551.661030
Chromium0.3530.8810.10.3
Nickel0.2620.7860.10.3
Fluoride11.024.826.459.5
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month to 35th month)monitor and report
   (36th month to expiration)0.51.0
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

Outfall 013: existing discharge, design flow of 0.245 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
The discharge from this outfall shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff and treated industrial wastewater from internal monitoring point 113.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA 006335.  Industrial Waste. Koppel Steel Corporation, 23rd Street and Duss Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003.

   This notice reflects changes from the notice published in the September 9, 2000, Pennsylvania Bulletin.

AverageMaximumAverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids80.52214.711540
Oil and Grease53.6810
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.0
pHNot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 standard units

   PA 0096971.  Industrial Waste, SIC: 4941, West Carroll Township Water Authority, P. O. Box 374, Elmora, PA 15737-0374.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from Bakerton Water Treatment Plant in West Carroll Township, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, West Branch Susquehanna River, classified as a cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0076 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Suspended Solids30.060.0
Iron2.04.0
Aluminum2.24.4
Manganese1.02.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.0
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0098612.  Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, Ebensburg Power Company, 20 S. Van Buren Avenue, P. O. Box 351, Barberton, OH 44203-0351.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water and stormwater from Ebensburg Cogeneration Plant in Cambria Township, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, South Branch Blacklick Creek and Unnamed Tributary to Howells Run, classified as a cold water fisheries with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Saltsburg Municipal W. W., located at Box 104, 320 Point Street, Saltsburg, PA 15681, 60 miles below the discharge point.

Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of 0.072 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Suspended Solids3060
Oil and Grease1520
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.193 mgd

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Suspended Solids30100
Free Available Chlorine0.20.5
Temperature (°F)110
Chromium0.20.2
Zinc1.01.0
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

Outfall 002: existing storm water discharge

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
The permittee is authorized to discharge uncontaminated stormwater runoff from
areas in and around the facility. There are, at this time, no specific effluent limitations on this outfall.

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