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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 09-1286

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[39 Pa.B. 4114]
[Saturday, July 18, 2009]

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 Environmental Protection Agency (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 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

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

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0053708
(Sew)
Hawk Mountain Bed and Breakfast
James Gaffney
221 Stony Run Valley Road
Kempton, PA 19529
Berks County
Albany Township
3B
Stoney Run
Y
PA0080560
(Sew)
TA Operating, LLC
244601 Center Ridge Road
West Lake, OH 44145
Dauphin County
West Hanover Township
7D
Manada Creek
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.

   PA0043818, Amendment No. 3, Industrial Waste, SIC 5622, Waste Management Disposal Services of Pennsylvania, Inc., 1000 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19067. This proposed facility is located in Falls Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Amendment of an NPDES permit to reflect DRBC Docket D-88-54-4 updates.

   The receiving stream, Delaware River Estuary Zone 2, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2E and is classified for: WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for United States Steel is located on Delaware River and is 0.5 mile below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based a design flow of 0.1 mgd.

Effluent Limitations
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Discharge ParameterAverage Monthly Maximum Daily Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Maximum
Flow (mgd) 0.10
BOD5 21.5 43.4 26.0 52.0 65.0
BOD5% Removal DRBC Requirement 95%
Total Suspended Solids DRBC Requirement 85%
Total Suspended Solids 25.0 50.0 30 60 75
Total Dissolved Solids 15,929 16,680 19,100 20,000 25,000
Ammonia (as N) 29.2 58.4 35.0 70.0 87.5
CBOC20 30.0 60.0
Oil and Grease 12.5 15 30 30
True Color (Pt-Co) 1,500
Fecal Coliform #200/100 ml
Temperature (° F) Monitor and Report
pH (Standard Units) Within Limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Total Organic Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Total Residual Chlorine 0.500 1.000 1.200
Antimony, Total 0.380 0.760 0.450 0.900 1.130
Arsenic, Total 0.042 0.084 0.050 0.100 0.125
Beryllium 0.0042 0.0084 0.050 0.010 0.0125
Boron (Influent) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Boron (Effluent) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Boron (% Removal) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Chromium, Hex. Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Chromium, Total 0.084 0.084 0.100 0.100 0.125
Cadmium, Total 0.0042 0.0084 0.005 0.010 0.0125
Aluminum, Total 0.230 0.460 0.275 0.550 0.680
Cobalt, Total 0.042 0.084 0.050 0.100 0.125
Iron, Total 2.090 4.180 2.500 5.000 6.300
Barium 0.085 0.170 0.100 0.200 0.250
Mercury 0.0016 0.0032 0.0019 0.0038 0.0047
Nickel 0.250 0.500 0.300 0.600 0.750
Silver Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Cyanide, Total 0.085 0.170 0.100 0.200 0.250
Vanadium Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Phenol 0.050 0.100 0.125
Thallium 0.085 0.170 0.100 0.200 0.250
Copper, Total 0.042 0.084 0.050 0.100 0.125
Lead, Total 0.030 0.060 0.036 0.072 0.90
Manganese 0.850 1.700 1.000 2.000 2.500
Zinc, Total 0.250 0.500 0.300 0.600 0.750
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
Effluent Limitations
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Discharge ParameterAverage Monthly Maximum Daily Annual
Average
Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Maximum
Bromoform 0.540 6.480
Total Halomethanes 0.027 0.324
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 1.080 1.350
4'-4 DDT 0.00004 0.00008 0.0001
Pentachlorophenol Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Phenols 0.270 0.540 0.680
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
1,2 Dichloroethane Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Tetrachloroethylene Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Trichloroethylene Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Toxicity (Toxics Unit Chronic) Monitor and Report
PCBs Monitor and Report

   The proposed effluent limitations for the following parameters for Outfall 001 are based on discharge flow of 0.3 mgd, from completion and start up of a new IWWTP lasting through expiration:

Effluent Limitations
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Discharge ParameterAverage Monthly Maximum Daily Minimum Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Maximum
Flow (mgd) 0.30
BOD5 44.2 88.4 18.0 36.0 45.0
BOD5% Removal DRBC Requirement 95%
Total Suspended Solids 75.0 50.0 30 60 75
TSS (% Removal) 90%
Total Dissolved Solids 15,000 20,000 25,000
Ammonia (as N) 12.26 25.0 4.9 10.0 15.0
CBOC20 30.0 60.0
Oil and Grease 37.5 75.0 15 30 30
True Color (Pt-Co) 1,500
Fecal Coliform #200/100 ml 1,000*     
Temperature (° F) Monitor and Report
pH (Standard Units) Within Limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Total Organic Nitrogen Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus as P Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 1.2
Antimony, Total 1.13 2.26 0.450 0.900 1.130
Arsenic, Total 0.375 0.750 0.150 0.300 0.375
Beryllium 0.0125 0.0250 0.005 0.010 0.0125
Boron (Influent) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Boron (Effluent) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Boron (% Removal) >= 10%
Chromium, Total 0.375 0.750 0.150 0.300 0.375
Effluent Limitations
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Discharge ParameterAverage Monthly Maximum Daily Annual
Average
Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Maximum (2)
Cadmium, Total 0.0125 0.0250 0.005 0.010 0.0125
Aluminum, Total 0.688 1.376 0.275 0.550 0.680
Cobalt, Total 0.125 0.250 0.050 0.100 0.125
Iron, Total 6.25 12.50 2.500 5.000 6.300
Barium 0.250 0.500 0.100 0.200 0.250
Mercury 0.001 0.002 0.0004 0.0008 0.0010
Nickel 0.500 1.000 0.200 0.400 0.500
Silver 0.025 0.050 0.010 0.020 0.025
Cyanide, Total 0.125 0.250 0.050 0.100 0.125
Vanadium 0.125 0.250 0.050 0.100 0.125
Phenol 0.0375 0.065 0.015 0.026 0.037
Copper, Total 0.125 0.250 0.050 0.100 0.125
Lead, Total 0.090 0.180 0.036 0.072 0.090
Manganese 2.50 5.00 1.000 2.000 2.500
Zinc, Total 0.275 0.500 0.110 0.200 0.250
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
Benzene 0.036 0.072 0.090
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate 0.025 0.050 0.010 0.020 0.025
2-Chloronapthalene 0.025 0.050 0.010 0.020 0.025
Diethyl Phthalate 0.0625 0.125 0.025 0.050 0.063
Lindane 0.0250 0.050 0.010 0.020 0.025
Isophorone 0.125 0.250 0.050 0.100 0.125
Acetone 0.273 0.546 0.109 0.218 0.273
2-Butanone 0.525 1.050 0.210 0.420 0.525
1,2,3-Trichloropropane 0.250 0.500 0.100 0.200 0.250
Xylene 0.010 0.020 0.025
Effluent Limitations
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Discharge ParameterAverage Monthly Maximum Daily Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Maximum (2)
1-Propanol 1.376 2.752 0.550 1.100 1.350
2-Propanol 1.350 2.700 0.540 1.080 1.350
4'-4 DDT 0.000008 0.000016 0.000003 0.000006 0.000008
Total Phenols 0.675 1.351 0.270 0.540 0.680
Tetrahydrofuran 0.0625 0.125 0.025 0.050 0.063
P-Cresol 0.035 0.0625 0.014 0.025 0.035
2-Hexanone 0.0375 0.0750 0.015 0.030 0.037
4-Methyl-2-Pentanone 0.0375 0.0750 0.015 0.030 0.037
Dibromomethane 0.0250 0.0500 0.010 0.020 0.025
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.250 0.500 0.100 0.200 0.250
1,2-Trans Dichloroethylene 0.075 0.150 0.030 0.060 0.075
1-1 Dichloroethane 0.225 0.450 0.090 0.180 0.230
Benzoic Acid 0.177 0.300 0.071 0.120 0.150
alpha -- terpineol 0.040 0.082 0.016 0.033 0.040
1,2 Dichloroethane Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Tetrachloroethylene Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Trichloroethylene Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Toxicity
(Toxics Unit Chronic)
Monitor and Report
PCBs, Total Monitor and Report
Tritium Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Chlorodane Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Heptachlor Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
4-4` DDD 0.000008 0.000016 0.000003 0.000006 0.000008
4-4` DDE 0.000008 0.000016 0.000003 0.000006 0.000008
Benzidine Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Chlordane Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Dieldrin Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Heptachlor Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Heptachlor Epoxide Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Toxaphere Monitor and Report Monitor and Report

   *  Shall not exceed in more than 10 percent of samples.

   The proposed effluent limitations for the following parameters for stormwater outfalls listed below are based on stormwater event as follows:

I.Outfall Latitude LongitudeWhich Receives
Stormwater From
003 40° 09` 08" 74° 46` 12" Capped Landfill Areas
004 40° 08` 55" 74° 46` 22" Active Landfill Areas
005 40° 09` 08" 74° 46` 10" Capped Landfill Area
006 40° 08` 14" 74° 46` 08" Parking Lot and Maintenance
009 40° 08` 30" 74° 46` 04" Impervious Area of IWTP
010 40° 08` 34" 74° 46` 59" Capped Landfill Areas
011 40° 08` 31" 74° 45` 25" Sedimentation Basin No. 2 for 80-acre eastern expansion
012 40° 08` 23" 74° 45` 47" Capped Landfill Area
Effluent Limitations (mg/l)
AverageMaximum
Discharge ParameterAnnualDaily
C-Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (5 Day)
Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monitor and ReportMonitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and ReportMonitor and Report
pH Monitor and ReportMonitor and Report
Lead (Total) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) 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
Silver (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 as Nitrogen Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Magnesium (Total) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Magnesium (Dissolved) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Other Requirements:

   1.  Effective Disinfection.

   2.  Remedial Measures.

   3.  Department Rights to Modify the Permit.

   4.  BOD5 % Removal.

   5.  Certain Test Methods for Pollutants.

   6.  Change in Ownership.

   7.  TRC Minimization.

   8.  Proper Sludge Disposal.

   9.  Annual Average Definition.

   10.  TMDL/WLA Analysis.

   11.  Toxicity--Chronic Monitoring.

   12.  I-max Sampling Requirements.

   13.  2/Month Sampling Requirements.

   14.  Stormwater Outfalls Requirements.

   15.  TRC/THMs Monitoring Requirements.

   16.  Total THMs Definition.

   17.  Grab Sample Definition.

   18.  Monitoring of Untreated Lechate Quality and Quantity.

   19.  Control of Stormwater Runoff.

   20.  Management of Lechate Discharge Rate.

   21.  Removal of 100% Pollutant of Outside DRBC Area Waste.

   22.  DRBC Pollutant Loading and Recordkeeping Requirements Clause.

   23.  Permit Reopener Clause.

   24.  PCBs Minimization Plan.

   PA0011070, Industrial Waste, SIC 2521 and 2222, Knoll, Inc., 1235 Water Street, P. O. Box 157, East Greenville, PA 18041. This facility is located in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.

   The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge 400 gpd of treated process water (MP 101), 40,000 gpd of treated sewage wastewater (MP 201), and 31,100 gpd of noncontact cooling water (MP 301) from Outfall 001 of the Knoll, Inc., facility located in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Perkiomen Creek. At the point of discharge, Perkiomen Creek is in the State Water Plan 3E and is classified for TSF. The facility has two stormwater outfalls, namely 002 and 003. Outfall 002 receives stormwater from Fabrication Building areas, while Outfall 003 receives stormwater from Lubin Building areas. Outfall 003 also receives, in an emergency, 21,500 gpd of noncontact cooling water (MP103) from Lubin Building areas. Both of these outfalls discharge into Perkiomen Creek adjacent to Outfall 001.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on an average flow of 71,500 gpd:

Effluent Concentration Limitations (mg/l)
AverageDailyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly Maximum Maximum
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75
Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,000 2,500
Phosphorus as P 0.5 1.2
Fecal Coliform (#/100 ml) 200 Geometric Mean 1,000*     
pH (SStandard Units) 6.0 Instantaneous Min 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.3

   The proposed effluent limits for MP 101 are based on an average flow of 400 gpd:

Effluent Concentration Limitations (mg/l)
Average Daily
ParameterMonthlyMaximum
Cadmium Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Copper Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
N-Nitrosodimethylamine Monitor and Report Monitor and Report

   The proposed effluent limits for MP 201 are based on an average flow of 40,000 gpd:

Effluent Concentration Limitations (mg/l)
Average DailyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximum
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40
Fecal Coliform (#/100 ml) 200 Geometric Mean 1,000*     
pH (Standard Units) 6.0 Instantaneous Min 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.3

   The proposed effluent limits for MP 301 are based on an average flow of 31,100 gpd:

Effluent Concentration Limitations (mg/l)
Average DailyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximum
Temperature (° F) 110
pH (Standard Units) 6.0 Inst. Min 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.3

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002 and 003 are based on a stormwater event:

Effluent Concentration Limitations (mg/l)
Instantaneous AverageDaily
ParameterMinimumMonthlyMaximum
CBOD5 Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
pH (STD) Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report

   The proposed effluent limits for MP 103 (during an emergency only) are based on an average flow of 21,500 gpd:

Effluent Concentration Limitations (mg/l)
Average DailyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximum
Temperature (° F) 110
pH (Standard Units) 6.0 Instantaneous Minimum 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.3

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Other Requirements:

   1.  Notification of the Designated Plant Operator.

   2.  Effective Disinfection.

   3.  Abandon of Discharge if STP Available.

   4.  No Stormwater.

   5.  Small Stream Discharge.

   6.  Remedial Measures.

   7.  Laboratory Certification.

   8.  Approved Chemical Usage Rates.

   9.  Chemical Additives Requirements.

   10.  Approved Test Method.

   11.  Change in Ownership.

   12.  Minimization of Chlorine Use.

   13.  Proper Sludge Disposal.

   14.  Watershed TMDL/WAL Analysis.

   15.  Facility Operator Certification Requirements.

   16.  I-Max Definitions.

   17.  2/Month Monitoring Requirements.

   18.  Stormwater Requirements.

   19.  Operation and Maintenance Requirements.

   20.  PPC Plan Requirements.

   21.  No PCBs Discharges.

   PA0058343, Sewage, SIC 4952, Bedminster Municipal Authority, 432 Elephant Road, Perkasie, PA 18944. This proposed facility is located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge 0.26 mgd of treated sewage into a UNT to Deep Run.

   The receiving stream, Deep Run, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2D and is classified for: WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Point Pleasant is located on Delaware River and is 11.5 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.26 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Average Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 22 32 10 15 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 43 65 20 30 40
Total Suspended Solids 22 32 10 15 20
Ammonia as N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 22 1.0 2.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.3 2.0 4.0
NO2 + NO3 as N 21.7 10.0 20.0
Phosphorus
   (4-1 to 10-31) 1.7 0.8 1.6
   (11-1 to 3-31) Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a Geometric Average 1,000 #/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   Special Conditions:

   1.  Responsible Operator.

   2.  Small Stream Discharge.

   3.  TMDL/WLA Analysis.

   4.  UV Disinfection.

   5.  SPW Discharge.

   PA0244511, Sewage, SIC 8811, Bruce Shepherd, 1009 Telegraph Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. This proposed facility is located in West Caln Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge 500 gpd of treated sewage into a UNT of West Branch of Brandywine Creek from a small-flow sewage treatment plant.

   The receiving stream, West Branch of Brandywine Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3-H and is classified for: HQ-S.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 500 gpd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia as N 3.0 6.0
Fecal Coliform 200 #/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen 6.0 minimum
pH (Standard Units) 6.0 minimum 9.0

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  AMMR to DEP.

   2.  Abandon STP.

   3.  Remedial Measures.

   4.  Change of Ownership.

   5.  Sewage Sludge Disposal.

   6.  Necessary Property Rights.

   PA0244503, Sewage, SIC 8811, Bruce Shepherd, 1009 Telegraph Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. This proposed facility is located in West Caln, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge 500 gpd of treated sewage into a UNT of West Branch of Brandywine Creek from a small-flow sewage treatment plant.

   The receiving stream, West Branch of Brandywine Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3H and is classified for: HQ-S.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 500 gpd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
Parameters MonthlyDaily MonthlyDailyMaximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 1020
Total Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia as N 3.0 6.0
Fecal Coliform 200 #/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen 6.0 min
pH (Standard Units) 6.0 min9.0

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   7.  AMMR to DEP and BCHD.

   8.  Abandon STP.

   9.  Remedial Measures.

   10.  Change of Ownership.

   11.  Sewage Sludge Disposal.

   12.  Necessary Property Rights.

   PA0244490, Sewage, SIC 8811, Bruce Shepherd, 1009 Telegraph Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. This proposed facility is located in West Caln Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge 500 gpd of treated sewage into a UNT of West Branch of Brandywine Creek from a small-flow sewage treatment plant.

   The receiving stream, West Branch of Brandywine Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3-H and is classified for: HQ-S.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 500 gpd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia as N 3.0 6.0
Fecal Coliform 200 #/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen 6.0 minimum
pH (Standard Units) 6.0 minimum 9.0

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   13.  AMMR to DEP.

   14.  Abandon STP.

   15.  Remedial Measures.

   16.  Change of Ownership.

   17.  Sewage Sludge Disposal.

   18.  Necessary Property Rights.

   PA0058785, Sewage, Gregory A. and Marion B. Gans, 196 Springton Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343. This proposed facility is located in West Brandywine Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence sewage treatment plant.

   The receiving stream, a UNT to Culbertson Run, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3H and is classified for: HQ-W, TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 400 gpd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40
Total Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia as N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml
Geometric mean
1,000/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  AMR Submission.

   2.  Phase Out when Municipal Sewers Available.

   3.  Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.

   4.  No Stormwater.

   5.  Acquire Necessary Property Rights.

   6.  Change of Ownership.

   7.  Small Stream Discharge.

   8.  Sludge Disposal Requirement.

   9.  Emergency Backup Use of Chlorine Disinfection.

   PA0024058, Sewage, Borough of Kennett Square, 120 Marshall Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. This existing facility is located in Kennett Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for the renewal of the NPDES permit for the existing discharge of treated sewage from the Kennett Square Borough WWTP.

   The receiving stream, West Branch Red Clay Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3I and is classified for: TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.1 mgd.

Mass (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/l)
Monthly Weekly Maximum Monthly Weekly Maximum Instantaneous
ParametersAverageAverageDailyAverageAverageDailyMaximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 152 228 17 25 33
   (11-1 to 4-30) 230 365 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 275 412 30 45 60
Ammonia as N
   (05-01 to 10-31) 18 2.0 4.0
   (11-01 to 04-30) 55 6.0 12.0
Phosphorus as P
   (4-1 to 10-31) years 1 and 2 12 1.3 2.6
   (11-1 to 3-31) years 1 and 2 M/R M/R
   (4-1 to 10-31) years 3--5 12 1.3 2.6
   (11-1 to 3-31) years 3--5 18 2.0 4.0
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml
Geometric Mean
1,000/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen 6.0 minimum
pH (Standard Units) 6.0 minimum 9.0
Total Nitrogen
   (years 1 and 2) M/R M/R
Phenols, Total 0.21 0.42 0.023 0.046 0.058

   M/R = Monitor and Report

   The proposed requirements for stormwater Outfall 002 are as follows:

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Monthly Maximum
Parameter Annual Semi-Annual Average Daily
CBOD5 Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
pH (Standard Units) Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Iron Dissolved Monitor and Report

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Notification of Designation of Operator.

   2.  Average Weekly Reporting.

   3.  Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.

   4.  No Stormwater.

   5.  Acquire Necessary Property Rights.

   6.  Discharge to Small Stream.

   7.  Test Methods.

   8.  Sludge Disposal Requirement.

   9.  TMDL/WLA Analysis.

   10.  2/Month Monitoring Requirements.

   11.  Chronic WET at Renewal.

   12.  Pretreatment Program.

   13.  Laboratory Certification.

   14.  Operations and Maintenance Plan.

   15.  Stormwater Discharge Requirements.

   16.  Emergency Backup Use of Chlorine Disinfection.

   17.  Certified Operator.

   18.  Imax Requirements.

   19.  Fecal Coliform I-Max Reporting.

   PA0042641, Sewage, SIC 8811, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 2808 Tree Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944. This proposed facility is located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Issuance of NPDES Permit's renewal to discharge 0.2 mgd of treated sewage into UNT of Tohickon Creek from Nockamixon State Park STP.

   The receiving stream, Tohickon Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2D and is classified for following uses: CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.2 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia as N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 8.0
pH (Standard Units) 6.0 9.0
Fecal Coliform 200 #/100 ml 1,000 #/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum 5.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Notification of Operator to Department.

   2.  Abandon STP when municipal Sewers Available.

   3.  Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.

   4.  No Stormwater.

   5.  Acquire Necessary Property Rights.

   6.  Small Stream Discharge.

   7.  Changes of Ownership.

   8.  Adequate Disinfection and TRC Minimization.

   9.  Proper Sludge/Solids Disposition.

   10.  I-Max Definition.

   11.  Plant Operation and Maintenance Plan.

   12.  Laboratory Certification.

   13.  I/I Reductions.

   14.  Emergency Management Plan.

   15.  Instantaneous Maximum Concentration for Fecal Coliform.

   PA0057819, Sewage, SIC 4952, New Hanover Township Authority, 2990 Fagleysville Road, Gilbertsville, PA 19525. This proposed facility is located in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge 1.925 mgd of treated sewage from New Hanover Township Authority Sewage Treatment Plant located at 2990 Fagleysville Road, Gilbertsville, in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County.

   The receiving stream Swamp Creek is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3E and is classified for TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is for Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, which is located on Perkiomen Creek is approximately 12 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on an annual average flow of 1.925 mgd:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Average Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Maximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 160 241 10 15 20
   (5-1 to 10-31) 241 361 15 23 30
Total Suspended Solids 160 241 10 15 20
Ammonia as N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 24.0 1.5 3.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 48.0 3.0 6.0
Phosphorus as P 14.0 0.9 1.8
Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,000
Daily Maximum
2,500
NO2-N and NO3-N Monitor
Fecal Coliform (#/100 ml) 200 1,000*     
Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 Minimum at all times
pH (Standard Units) Within Limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002--005 based on an average storm event:

Concentration (mg/l)
ParameterAverage MonthlyAverage WeeklyDaily Maximum
CBOD5 Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
Total Kjedahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform Monitor and Report
Iron, Dissolved Monitor and Report
pH (Standard Units) Monitor and Report

   Monitoring of Outfalls 002--004 is not required.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

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