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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 04-1858

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[34 Pa.B. 5610]

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS

   This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a general permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section I NPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal waste; discharge into groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit
Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits

   For NPDES renewal applications in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements.

   For applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

   Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before an application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. Comments 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.

   The Department will also accept requests for a public hearing on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.

   Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users, or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


I.  NPDES Renewal Applications

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

NPDES Permit No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0057797 Philip and Lisa Barday
1502 Hilltown Pike
Hilltown, PA 18927
Bucks County
Hilltown Township
UNT to Neshaminy Creek
Y
PA0053201
Roy Ann Diner
1318 Route 309
Sellersville, PA 1896
Bucks County
West Rockhill Township
Three Mile Run
Y

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0087106 Freedom Valley Worship Center
3185 York Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Adams County
Straban Township
UNT to Swift Run
7-F
Y
PA0087955
Cassville Water & Sewer Authority
P. O. Box 48
Cassville, PA 16623
Huntingdon County
Cass Township
UNT Little Trough Creek
11-D
Y

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES Permit No. (Type) Facility Name and Address
County and Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0100200
Reynolds Disposal Company
301 Arlington Drive
Greenville, PA 16125-8214
Pymatuning Township
Mercer County
Unnamed tributary to Shenango River
20-A
Y
PA0102547
Oak Springs Mobile Home Part, Inc.
P. O. Box 9122
Cranberry Township, PA 16066-0035
Cranberry Township
Butler County
Unnamed tributary to Brush Creek
20-C
Y

II.  Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

   PA0243949, Sewage, SIC 3272--3274, Landis Block and Concrete Company, Inc., County Line Road and Chestnut Street, Telford, PA 18969. This facility is in Hilltown Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: The facility manufactures concrete products and conducts mixing operations for ready-mix cement products. There are three outfalls associated with this facility. Outfalls S01 and S02 discharge stormwater runoff from the manufacturing operations areas to an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek and Outfall S03 discharges stormwater from the office and front parking lot area to the municipal separate storm sewer, which ultimately discharges to Skippack Creek.

   The receiving stream, Mill Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3E (Perkiomen) and classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company is on the Perkiomen Creek, approximately 25 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls S01 and S02 are based on average event stormwater runoff:

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Annual (mg/l) Semi-Annual (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids 50 100 100
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
pH between 6.0 and 9.0 at all times

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions: discharge is to a dry swale and shall not create a health hazard or nuisance; Maintain Best Management Practices; and monitor stormwater discharge once per 6 months.

   PA0050075, Sewage, SIC 4952, Little Washington Wastewater Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. This proposed facility is in Willistown Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Willistown Woods STP.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Hunters Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3G and classified for HQ-TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Media Borough Water Filtration Plant is on Ridley Creek, 9.6 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.175 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Monthly Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 12 8.5 17
   (11-1 to 4-30) 18 12 24
TSS 25 17 34
NH3 as N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.3 0.9 1.8
   (11-1 to 4-30) 3.6 2.5 5.0
Phosphorus as P 1.5 1.0 2.0
TRC 0.05 0.12
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

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions: operator notification; remedial measures if unsatisfactory effluent; no stormwater; acquire necessary property rights; change of ownership; chlorine minimization; proper sludge disposal; watershed/TMDL reopener; I-Max limits; and laboratory certification.

   PA0043818, Industrial Waste, G. R. O. W. S. Landfill, A Division of Waste Management Disposal Services of Pennsylvania, Inc., 1121 Bordentown Road, Morrisville, PA 19067. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated landfill leachate wastewater and stormwater from the G. R. O. W. S. Landfill IWWTP in Falls Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware River (Zone 2).

   The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.1 mgd are as follows:

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Annual (mg/l) Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5 53 106 132.5
BOD5 % Removal 95% removal per DRBC requirements
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75
Total Dissolved Solids 10,000 20,000 25,000
Oil and Grease 15 30 30
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Temperature Monitor and Report
Ammonia (as N) 35 70 87.500
CBOD20 62 (lbs/day) 124 (lbs/day)
True Color (Pt-Co) 1,500
Nitrate-Nitrite (as N) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Organic Nitrogen Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 1.2
Antimony, Total 0.450 0.900 1.130
Arsenic, Total 0.050 0.100 0.125
Beryllium 0.005 0.010 0.0125
Boron 5.640 10.500 14.100
Chromium, Hex. Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Chromium, Total 0.050 0.100 0.125
Cadmium, Total 0.005 0.010 0.0125
Aluminum, Total 0.275 0.550 0.680
Cobalt, Total 0.050 0.100 0.125
Iron, Total 2.500 5.000 6.300
Barium 0.100 0.200 0.250
Mercury 0.0019 0.0038 0.0047
Nickel 0.300 0.600 0.750
Silver Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Cyanide, Total 0.100 0.200 0.250
Vanadium Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Phenol 0.050 0.100 0.125
Phenols, Total 0.270 0.540 0.680
Thallium 0.100 0.200 0.250
Copper, Total 0.050 0.100 0.125
Lead, Total 0.036 0.072 0.090
Manganese 1.000 2.000 2.500
Zinc, Total 0.300 0.600 0.750
Bromoform 0.540 6.480
Total Halomethanes 0.027 0.324
Chloroform 0.010 0.020 0.025
Chloromethane 0.100 0.200 0.250
Methylene Chloride 0.100 0.200 0.250
Toluene 0.050 0.100 0.125
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate 0.010 0.020 0.025
2-Chloronapthalene 0.010 0.020 0.025
Diethyl Phthalate 0.025 0.050 0.063
Lindane 0.010 0.020 0.025
Isophorone 0.050 0.100 0.125
Acetone 0.109 0.218 0.273
2-Butanone 0.210 0.420 0.525
1,2,3-Trichloropropane 0.100 0.200 0.250
Xylene 0.010 0.020 0.025
1-Propanol 0.550 1.100 1.350
2-Propanol 0.540 1.100 1.350
4,4-DDT 0.00004 0.00008 0.0001
Tetrahydrofuran 0.025 0.050 0.063
P-cresol 0.050 0.100 0.125
2-Hexanone 0.015 0.030 0.037
4-Methyl-2-Pentanone 0.015 0.030 0.037
Dibromomethane 0.010 0.020 0.025
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.100 0.200 0.250
1-2,Trans Dichloroethylene 0.030 0.060 0.075
Benzene 0.050 0.100 0.125
1-1 Dichloroethane 0.090 0.180 0.230
Chlorobenzene 0.050 0.100 0.125
Di-N-Butyl Phthalate 0.830 1.660 2.080
Pentachlorophenol Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
1-2, Dichloroethane Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Tetrachloroethylene Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Trichloroethylene Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Toxicity (TUc) Monitor and Report
PCBs Total Monitor and Report

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 003, 004, 006 and 009--012 (stormwater) are as follows:

ParameterAverage Annual (mg/l) Maximum Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
TSS Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Lead (Total) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Organic Carbon Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Chromium (Total) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Barium (Total) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Cadmium (Total) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Mercury (Total) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Selenium (Total) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Ammonia Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Arsenic (Total) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Cyanide (Total) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Nitrate plus Nitrite Nitrogen Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Magnesium (Dissolved) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Other Requirements: effective disinfection; remedial measure; right to modify the permit; BOD5 % removal; specified test methods; ownership test methods; effluent chlorine minimization; proper sludge disposal; definition--annual average; TMDL--WLA data requirements; toxicity-chronic monitoring; inst. maximum sampling requirement; twice per month sampling requirements; stormwater outfalls requirements; TRC/TTHM monitoring requirements; definitions--total halomethanes; grab sampling requirements; monitoring of untreated leachate quality and quantity; control of stormwater runoff; management of leachate discharge rate; removal of 100% pollutant loading from nonhazardous waste stream outside DRBC area; DRBC pollutant loading and recordkeeping requirements; permit reopener clause; and PCBs minimization plan.

   PA0057819, Sewage, SIC 4952, New Hanover Township Authority, 2943 North Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville, PA 19525-9718. This proposed facility is in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Discharge of treated sewage from New Hanover Township Authority's sewage treatment plant.

   The receiving stream, Swamp Creek, is in the State Water Plan, Watershed 3E Perkiomen Creek Basin and classified for TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company is on the Perkiomen Creek at RMI 0.98, 16.67 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.825 million gallons per day.

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
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) 4.0 8.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 12.0 24.0
Phosphorous as P
   (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 minimum
Fecal Coliform 200 # Col/100 ml
pH (STD) 6.0 minimum 9.0

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions: remedial measures; no stormwater; sewage sludge disposal; TMDL/WLA analysis; laboratory certification; and operations and maintenance plan.


   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   PA0064351, Industrial, Keystone Potato Products, LLC, P. O. Box 27, Hegins, PA 17938-0027. This proposed facility is in Frailey Township, Schuylkill County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Application for NPDES permit to discharge industrial waste from a potato dehydration facility.

   The receiving stream, Middle Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 7D and classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Pennsylvania American Water Company is on the Swatara Creek, approximately 30 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 301 based on a batch discharge design flow rate of 1.035 MGD. The design flow is 0.142 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily
BOD5 68 136 7.8 15.7
Total Suspended Solids 220 440 25 50
Total Dissolved Solids 526 796
pH 6 to 9 at all times
Dissolved Oxygen minimum 5.0 at all times
Total Iron Monitor and Report

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

   PA0007625, SIC Codes 3949, 3944 and 3089, Industrial Waste, Hedstrom Corporation, P. O. Box 432, Bedford, PA 15522-0432. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Raystown Branch Juniata River in Bedford Township, Bedford County.

   The receiving stream is classified for TSF, 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 Saxton Municipal Water Authority on the Raystown Branch Juniata River, approximately 49 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.050 MGD are:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75
CBOD Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease 15 30
Total Cadmium 0.14 0.29 0.37
Total Chromium 1.71 2.77 3.46
Total Copper 0.46 0.92 1.15
Total Lead 0.43 0.86 1.07
Total Nickel 2.38 4.76 5.95
Total Silver 0.13 0.27 0.34
Total Zinc 1.48 2.96 3.70
Total Cyanide 0.65 1.2 1.6
Total Toxic Organics 2.13

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

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Temperature Monitor and Report

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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0051781, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4941, Reading Area Water Authority, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601. This facility is in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County.

   Description of activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for a existing discharge of treated industrial waste.

   The receiving stream, Maiden Creek, is in Watershed 3-C and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is the Pottstown Borough on the Schuylkill River, approximately 30 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 3.0 MGD are:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids 750 1,500 30 60 75
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.134 0.439
Total Aluminum 100 200 4.0 8.0 10
Total Manganese 25 50 1.0 2.0 2.5
Total Iron 50 100 2.0 4.0 5.0

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of 0.26 MGD are:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids 65 130 30 60 75
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.134 0.439
Total Aluminum 8.67 17 4.0 8.0 10
Total Manganese 2.17 2.34 1.0 2.0 2.5
Total Iron 2.34 8.68 2.0 4.0 5.0

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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   PA0252701, Industrial Waste, SIC, 4922, Dominion Transmission, Inc., 1201 Pitt Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge groundwater from the South Bend Compressor Station in South Bend Township, Armstrong County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Crooked Creek, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the Buffalo Township Municipal Authority at Freeport, 29.4 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0025 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
TSS 35 70
Iron 3.5 7.0
Manganese 2.0 4.0
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0035882, Sewage, S-2 Properties, P. O. Box 24509, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Placid Manor Mobile Home Park STP in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Little Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a TSF 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 Westmoreland County Municipal Authority, McKeesport Plant, on the Youghiogheny River.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.015 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.6 5.2
   (11-1 to 4-30) 5.0 10.0
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
Total Residual Chlorine 0.06 0.15
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0094617, Sewage, Lawrence and Robbie Rose, Robbie Coal & Fuel, Inc., 1159 University Drive, Dunbar, PA 15431. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Robbie Mobile Home Park STP in Georges Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of York Run, which are classified as a WWF 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 Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.03 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 25 50
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4.0 8.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0
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
Total Residual Chlorine 0.07 0.15
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0218308, Sewage, Outside In School of Experiential Education, R. R. 1, Box 293, Bolivar, PA 15923. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Outside In School of Experiential Education STP in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Hannas Run, which are classified as a CWF 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 Latrobe Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0045 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 6.5 13.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 19.5 39.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.5
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   PA0024571, Sewage, Cranberry Township, Brush Creek WPCF, 2525 Rochester Road, Suite 400, Cranberry, PA 16066-6499. This proposed facility is in Cranberry Township, Butler County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority--Eastvale Plant intake on the Beaver River at Eastvale, approximately 27 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving streams, Brush Creek (Outfalls 001 and 005) and UNT--Brush Creek (Outfalls 002--004), are in watershed 20-C and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 4.5 MGD.

Loadings Concentrations
Average Average Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (MGD) XX XX
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 375 563 10 15 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 751 1,126 20 30 40
Total Suspended Solids 1,126 1,689 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 75.1 2 4
   (11-1 to 4-30) 188 5 10
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,200/100ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 0.18 0.59
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times
Phosphorus as ''P'' 75.1 2 4
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002--004 are based on a design flow of n/a MGD.

Loadings Concentrations
Average Average Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (MGD) XX
This discharge shall comply with the effluent limitations as required for Outfall 001.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 are based on a design flow of n/a MGD.

Loadings Concentrations
Average Average Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
The discharge shall consists of uncontaminated stormwater runoff from the treatment plant site.

   XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

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