NPDES PUBLIC NOTICE

Application for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination

System (NPDES) Permit to Discharge to State Waters

Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-

3481, Telephone: 814.332.6942.

PA0028207, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Reynoldsville Sewage Authority, 400 N 5th Street, Reynoldsville, PA 15851-1342. 

Facility Name: Reynoldsville STP. This existing facility is located in Reynoldsville Borough, Jefferson County.

Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated 

sewage and oil and gas brine wastewater(except from shale gas extraction activities).

The receiving stream(s), Sandy Lick Creek (Outfalls 001, 002, 004 & 005), Pitchpine Run (Outfall 003), and Soldier Run 

(Outfalls 007 & 008) are located in State Water Plan watershed 17-C and are classified for Trout Stocking (Sandy Lick Creek) 

and Cold Water Fishes (Pitchpine & Soldier Runs), aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to 

affect public water supplies.

The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.8 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)

Parameters

Average 

Monthly

Weekly 

Average Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Weekly 

Average

Instant.

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0

Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX .5 XXX 1.6

CBOD5

May 1 - Oct 31 133 200 XXX 20 30 40

CBOD5

Nov 1 - Apr 30 167 267 XXX 25 40 50

Total Suspended Solids 200 300 XXX 30 45 60

Total Dissolved Solids 10,976

33,201

Daily Max XXX Report

Report

Daily Max XXX

Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)

May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX

200

Geo Mean XXX

1,000

XXX

Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)

Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX

2,000

Geo Mean XXX

10,000

XXX

Ammonia-Nitrogen

May 1 - Oct 31 57 XXX XXX 8.5 XXX 17

Total Barium Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

Total Strontium Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

Sulfate Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

Total Uranium (pCi/L) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

Chloride Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

Bromide Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

Gross Alpha (pCi/L) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

Radium 226/228, Total (pCi/L) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

Combined Sewer Overflow discharge points:

Outfall No. Name of Outfall and/or Street Location

002 A&B 5

th Street Lift Station 

003 3

rd Street 

004 West Side Lift Station

005 Broadway & Central

007 Worth Street

008 14th Street
In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

Combined Sewer Overflow control

Chlorine Minimization

Radiation Protection Action Plan

Limit on the quantity of wastewater associated with natural gas drilling

Electronic, Discharge Monitoring Report use requirement

You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6340.

The EPA Waiver is in effect.
AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM

DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLICLY OWNED

TREATMENT WORKS (POTWs)

3800-PM-WSFR0012 Rev. 8/2009

NPDES PERMIT NO: PA0028207

In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq. ("the Act") and 

Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, as amended, 35 P.S. Section 691.1 et seq.,

Reynoldsville Sewage Authority 

400 N 5th Street 

Reynoldsville, PA 15851-1342

is authorized to discharge from a facility known as Reynoldsville STP, located at South Fifth Street in 

Reynoldsville Borough, Jefferson County, to Sandy Lick Creek (Outfalls 001, 002, 004 & 005), Pitchpine Run 

(Outfall 003), and Soldier Run (Outfalls 007 & 008) in Watershed 17-C in accordance with effluent limitations, 

monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth in Parts A, B and C hereof.

THIS PERMIT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON AUG 1 2012

THIS PERMIT SHALL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT ON JUL 31 2017

The authority granted by this permit is subject to the following further qualifications:

1. If there is a conflict between the application, its supporting documents and/or amendments and the terms and 

conditions of this permit, the terms and conditions shall apply.

2. Failure to comply with the terms, conditions or effluent limitations of this permit is grounds for enforcement action; 

for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or for denial of a permit renewal application. 

(40 CFR 122.41(a))

3. A complete application for renewal of this permit, or notice of intent to cease discharging by the expiration date, 

must be submitted to DEP at least 180 days prior to the above expiration date (unless permission has been 

granted by DEP for submission at a later date), using the appropriate NPDES permit application form. (40 CFR 

122.41(b), 122.21(d))

In the event that a timely and complete application for renewal has been submitted and DEP is unable, through 

no fault of the permittee, to reissue the permit before the above expiration date, the terms and conditions of this 

permit, including submission of the Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), will be automatically continued and 

will remain fully effective and enforceable against the discharger until DEP takes final action on the pending 

permit application. (25 Pa. Code 92a.7(b), (c))

4. This NPDES permit does not constitute authorization to construct or make modifications to wastewater treatment 

facilities necessary to meet the terms and conditions of this permit.

DATE PERMIT ISSUED JUL 17 2012 ISSUED BY 

John A. Holden, P.E.

 Clean Water Program Manager

Northwest Regional Office
PART A - EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS, MONITORING, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

I. A. For Outfall 001 , Latitude 41 5’ 34.10” , Longitude 78 53’ 47.91” , River Mile Index 17.7 , Stream Code 48527

which receives wastewater from treated domestic sewage, industrial wastewater and oil & gas brine wastewater (except from shale gas extraction activities).

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements, Footnotes and Supplemental Information).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Weekly 

Average Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Weekly 

Average

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX Continuous Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/day Grab

Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX .5 XXX 1.6 1/day Grab

CBOD5

May 1 - Oct 31 133 200 XXX 20 30 40 1/week

24-Hr 

Composite

CBOD5

Nov 1 - Apr 30 167 267 XXX 25 40 50 1/week

24-Hr 

Composite

Total Suspended Solids 200 300 XXX 30 45 60 1/week

24-Hr 

Composite

Total Dissolved Solids 10,976

33,201

Daily Max XXX Report

Report

Daily Max XXX 1/week

24-Hr 

Composite

Ammonia-Nitrogen

May 1 - Oct 31 57 XXX XXX 8.5 XXX 17 1/week

24-Hr 

Composite

Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)

May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX

200

Geo Mean XXX

1,000

XXX 1/week Grab

Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)

Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX

2,000

Geo Mean XXX

10,000

XXX 1/week Grab
Outfall 001, Continued (from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Weekly 

Average Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Weekly 

Average

Instant. 

Maximum

Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX 2/month*

24-Hr 

Composite

Total Barium Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX 2/month*

24-Hr 

Composite

Total Strontium Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX 2/month*

24-Hr 

Composite

Sulfate Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX 2/month*

24-Hr 

Composite

Total Uranium (pCi/L) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX 2/month*

24-Hr 

Composite

Chloride Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX 2/month*

24-Hr 

Composite

Bromide Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX 2/month*

24-Hr 

Composite

Gross Alpha (pCi/L) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX 2/month*

24-Hr 

Composite

Radium 226/228, Total (pCi/L) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX 2/month*

24-Hr 

Composite

*After two years of monitoring, the permittee may submit a summary of the data and request a permit amendment for a reduction in monitoring frequency. 

Monitoring of the oil & gas wastewater constituents shall occur when the plant is actually treating this wastestream.

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location: Outfall 001 – after disinfection
PART A – EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS, MONITORING, RECORDKEEPING, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

I. C. IDENTIFICATION OF COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW DISCHARGES

The outfalls identified below serve as combined sewer overflows necessitated by storm water entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic 

capacity of the sewers and/or the treatment plant and are permitted to discharge only for such reason. Dry weather discharges from these outfalls are 

prohibited. Each discharge shall be monitored for cause, frequency, duration, and quantity of flow. The data must be recorded on the DEP provided 

supplemental DMR forms and reported monthly as an attachment to the regular Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) or as otherwise provided for in the 

permit. 

Outfall No. Name of Outfall and/or Street Location Receiving Stream Name

Location

Latitude Longitude

002 A&B 5

th Street Lift Station Sandy Lick Creek 41 05‘ 37“ 78 53‘ 28“

003 3

rd Street Pitchpine Run 41 05‘ 49“ 78 53‘ 33“

004 West Side Lift Station Sandy Lick Creek 41 05‘ 46“ 78 53‘ 34“

005 Broadway & Central Sandy Lick Creek 41 06‘ 10“ 78 53‘ 32“

007 Worth Street Soldier Run 41 05‘ 19“ 78 53‘ 10“

008 14th Street Soldier Run 41 05‘ 09“ 78 52‘ 38“

Refer to Special Condition No. 3

Water Quality Based Effluent Limit for Combined Sewer Overflows:

Monitor CSO’s for cause, frequency, and duration and measure every overflow event volume to demonstrate compliance with the NMCs. The permittee shall 

achieve a minimum of 85% capture and treatment of combined sewer annual flow volume, collected during precipitation events in accordance with the LTCP to 

comply with water quality standards.
PART A - EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS, MONITORING, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 

(Continued)

Additional Requirements

1. The permittee may not discharge: 

a. Floating solids, scum, sheen or substances that result in observed deposits in the receiving water. (25 Pa 

Code 92a.41(c))

b. Oil and grease in amounts that cause a film or sheen upon or discoloration of the waters of this 

Commonwealth or adjoining shoreline, or that exceed 15 mg/l as a daily average or 30 mg/l at any time (or 

lesser amounts if specified in this permit). (25 Pa. Code 92a.47(a)(7) and 95.2(2))

c. Substances in concentration or amounts sufficient to be inimical or harmful to the water uses to be protected 

or to human, animal, plant or aquatic life. (25 Pa Code 93.6(a))

d. Foam or substances that produce an observed change in the color, taste, odor or turbidity of the receiving 

water, unless those conditions are otherwise controlled through effluent limitations or other requirements in 

this permit. (25 Pa Code 92a.41(c))

2. The monthly average percent removal of BOD5 or CBOD5 and TSS must be at least 85% for POTW facilities on a 

concentration basis except where 25 Pa. Code 92a.47(g) and (h) are applicable to facilities with combined sewer 

overflows (CSOs) or as otherwise specified in this permit. (25 Pa. Code 92a.47(a)(3))

Footnotes

(1) When sampling to determine compliance with mass effluent limitations, the discharge flow at the time of sampling 

must be measured and recorded.

(2) This is the minimum number of sampling events required. Permittees are encouraged, and it may be 

advantageous in demonstrating compliance, to perform more than the minimum number of sampling events.

Supplemental Information

If the permit requires reporting of average weekly limitations use the following guideline. If the “maximum average 

concentration” and the “maximum average mass loading” does not occur within the same week, both the highest 

weekly average concentration and the highest weekly average mass load should be reported, regardless of whether 

they both occur during the same calendar week.
II. DEFINITIONS

At Outfall (XXX) means a sampling location in outfall line XXX below the last point at which wastes are added 

to outfall line (XXX), or where otherwise specified.

Average refers to the use of an arithmetic mean, unless otherwise specified in this permit. (40 CFR 

122.41(l)(4)(iii))

Best Management Practices (BMPs) means schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance 

procedures and other management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution to surface waters of the 

Commonwealth. BMPs also include treatment requirements, operating procedures and practices to control 

plant site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal, or drainage from raw material storage. (25 Pa. 

Code 92a.2)

Bypass means the intentional diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility. (40 CFR 

122.41(m)(1)(i))

Calendar Week is defined as the seven consecutive days from Sunday through Saturday, unless the permittee 

has been given permission by DEP to provide weekly data as Monday through Friday based on showing 

excellent performance of the facility and a history of compliance. In cases when the week falls in two separate 

months, the month with the most days in that week shall be the month for reporting.

Clean Water Act means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C.A. §§1251 to 1387).

Composite Sample (for all except GC/MS volatile organic analysis) means a combination of individual samples 

(at least eight for a 24-hour period or four for an 8-hour period) of at least 100 milliliters (mL) each obtained at 

spaced time intervals during the compositing period. The composite must be flow-proportional; either the 

volume of each individual sample is proportional to discharge flow rates, or the sampling interval is proportional 

to the flow rates over the time period used to produce the composite. (EPA Form 2C)

Composite Sample (for GC/MS volatile organic analysis) consists of at least four aliquots or grab samples 

collected during the sampling event (not necessarily flow proportioned). The samples must be combined in the 

laboratory immediately before analysis and then one analysis is performed. (EPA Form 2C)

Daily Average Temperature means the average of all temperature measurements made, or the mean value 

plot of the record of a continuous automated temperature recording instrument, either during a calendar day or 

during the operating day if flows are of a shorter duration.

Daily Discharge means the discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that 

reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants with limitations expressed in 

units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. 

For pollutants with limitations expressed in other units of measurement, the "daily discharge" is calculated as 

the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (25 Pa. Code 92a.2, 40 CFR 122.2)

Daily Maximum Discharge Limitation means the highest allowable "daily discharge."

Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) means the DEP or EPA supplied form(s) for the reporting of selfmonitoring results by the permittee. (25 Pa. Code 92a.2 and 40 CFR 122.2)

Estimated Flow means any method of liquid volume measurement based on a technical evaluation of the 

sources contributing to the discharge including, but not limited to, pump capabilities, water meters and batch 

discharge volumes.

Geometric Mean means the average of a set of n sample results given by the nth root of their product.

Grab Sample means an individual sample of at least 100 mL collected at a randomly selected time over a 

period not to exceed 15 minutes. (EPA Form 2C)

Hauled-In Wastes means any waste that is introduced into a treatment facility through any method other than a 

direct connection to the sewage collection system. The term includes wastes transported to and disposed of within 

the treatment facility or other entry points within the collection system.
Hazardous Substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the 

Clean Water Act. (40 CFR 122.2)

Immersion Stabilization (i-s) means a calibrated device is immersed in the wastewater until the reading is stabilized.

Indirect Discharger means a non-domestic discharger introducing pollutants to a Publicly Owned Treatment Works 

(POTW) or other treatment works. (25 Pa. Code 92a.2 and 40 CFR 122.2)

Industrial User means a source of Indirect Discharge. (40 CFR 403.3)

Instantaneous Maximum Effluent Limitation means the highest allowable discharge of a concentration or mass of a 

substance at any one time as measured by a grab sample. (25 Pa. Code 92a.2)

Measured Flow means any method of liquid volume measurement, the accuracy of which has been previously 

demonstrated in engineering practice, or for which a relationship to absolute volume has been obtained.

Monthly Average Discharge Limitation means the highest allowable average of "daily discharges" over a calendar 

month, calculated as the sum of all "daily discharges" measured during a calendar month divided by the number of 

"daily discharges" measured during that month. (25 Pa. Code 92a.2)

Municipality means a city, town, borough, county, township, school district, institution, authority or other public body 

created by or pursuant to State law and having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, or other 

wastes. (25 Pa. Code 92a.2)

Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) means a treatment works as defined by §212 of the Clean Water Act, 

owned by a state or municipality. The term includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, 

recycling and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. The term also includes sewers, 

pipes or other conveyances if they convey wastewater to a POTW providing treatment. The term also means the 

municipality as defined in section 502(4) of the Clean Water Act, which has jurisdiction over the indirect discharges 

to and the discharges from such a treatment works. (25 Pa Code 92a.2 and 40 CFR 122.2)

Severe Property Damage means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities that 

causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources that can reasonably be 

expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by 

delays in production. (40 CFR 122.41(m)(1)(ii))

Stormwater means the runoff from precipitation, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage. (25 Pa. Code 

92a.2)

Stormwater Associated With Industrial Activity means the discharge from any conveyance that is used for collecting 

and conveying stormwater and that is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw materials storage areas at 

an industrial plant, and as defined at 40 CFR §122.26(b)(14)(i) – (ix) and (xi) and 25 Pa. Code 92a.2.

Toxic Pollutant means those pollutants, or combinations of pollutants, including disease-causing agents, which after 

discharge and upon exposure, ingestion, inhalation or assimilation into any organism, either directly from the 

environment or indirectly by ingestion through food chains may, on the basis of information available to DEP cause 

death, disease, behavioral abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutations, physiological malfunctions, including 

malfunctions in reproduction, or physical deformations in these organisms or their offspring. (25 Pa. Code 92a.2)

Weekly Average Discharge Limitation means the highest allowable average of "daily discharges" over a calendar 

week, calculated as the sum of all "daily discharges" measured during a calendar week divided by the number of 

"daily discharges" measured during that week.
III. SELF-MONITORING, REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING

A. Representative Sampling (40 CFR 122.41(j)(1))

1. Samples and measurements taken for the purpose of monitoring shall be representative of the 

monitored activity. 

2. Records Retention (40 CFR 122.41(j)(2))

Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sludge 

use and disposal activities which shall be retained for a period of at least 5 years, all records of 

monitoring activities and results (including all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring 

instrumentation and calibration and maintenance records), copies of all reports required by this permit, 

and records of all data used to complete the application for this permit shall be retained by the 

permittee for 3 years from the date of the sample measurement, report or application, unless a longer 

retention period is required by the permit. The 3-year period shall be extended as requested by DEP 

or the EPA Regional Administrator. 

3. Recording of Results (40 CFR 122.41(j)(3))

For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee 

shall record the following information:

a. The exact place, date and time of sampling or measurements.

b. The person(s) who performed the sampling or measurements.

c. The date(s) the analyses were performed.

d. The person(s) who performed the analyses.

e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and the associated detection level.

f. The results of such analyses.

4. Test Procedures (40 CFR 122.41(j)(4))

Facilities that test or analyze environmental samples used to demonstrate compliance with this permit 

shall be in compliance with laboratory accreditation requirements of Act 90 of 2002 (27 Pa. C.S. 

§§4101-4113) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 252, relating to environmental laboratory accreditation. 

Unless otherwise specified in this permit, the test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall be 

those approved under 40 CFR Part 136 (or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 

CFR Part 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR Part 503 or Subpart J of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 

271), or alternate test procedures approved pursuant to those parts, unless other test procedures have 

been specified in this permit.

5. Quality/Assurance/Control

In an effort to assure accurate self-monitoring analyses results:

a. The permittee, or its designated laboratory, shall participate in the periodic scheduled quality 

assurance inspections conducted by DEP and EPA. (40 CFR 122.41(e), 122.41(i)(3))

b. The permittee, or its designated laboratory, shall develop and implement a program to assure the 

quality and accurateness of the analyses performed to satisfy the requirements of this permit, in 

accordance with 40 CFR Part 136. (40 CFR 122.41(j)(4))

B. Reporting of Monitoring Results

1. The permittee shall effectively monitor the operation and efficiency of all wastewater treatment and 

control facilities, and the quantity and quality of the discharge(s) as specified in this permit. (40 CFR 

122.41(e), 122.44(i)(1))

2. Unless instructed otherwise in Part C of this permit, properly completed DMR(s) must be received by 

the agency(ies) below within 28 days after the end of each reporting period. The permittee shall 
complete all Supplemental Reporting forms (Supplemental DMRs) provided by DEP in this permit (or 

an approved equivalent), and submit the signed, completed forms as an attachment to the DMR(s). If 

the permittee elects to use DEP’s electronic DMR (eDMR) system, one electronic submission may be 

made for DMRs and Supplemental DMRs. If paper forms are used, the completed forms shall be 

mailed to:

a

Department of Environmental Protection

Water Management Program

230 Chestnut Street

Meadville, PA 16335-3481

3. If the permittee elects to begin using DEP's eDMR system to submit DMRs required by the permit, the 

permittee shall, to assure continuity of business operations, continue using the eDMR system to submit 

all DMRs and Supplemental Reports required by the permit, unless the following steps are completed 

to discontinue use of eDMR:

a. The permittee shall submit written notification to the regional office that issued the permit that it 

intends to discontinue use of eDMR. The notification shall be signed by a principal executive officer 

or authorized agent of the permittee.

b. The permittee shall continue using eDMR until the permittee receives written notification from 

DEP's Central Office that the facility has been removed from the eDMR system, and electronic 

report submissions are no longer expected.

4. The completed DMR Form shall be signed and certified by either of the following applicable persons, 

as defined in 25 Pa. Code 92a.22:

- For a corporation - by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president, or an 

authorized representative, if the representative is responsible for the overall operation of the facility 

from which the discharge described in the NPDES form originates.

- For a partnership or sole proprietorship - by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively.

- For a municipality, state, federal or other public agency - by a principal executive officer or ranking 

elected official.

If signed by a person other than the above, written notification of delegation of DMR signatory authority 

must be submitted to DEP in advance of or along with the relevant DMR form. (40 CFR 122.22(b))

5. If the permittee monitors any pollutant at monitoring points as designated by this permit, using 

analytical methods described in Part A III.A.4. herein, more frequently than the permit requires, the 

results of this monitoring shall be incorporated, as appropriate, into the calculations used to report selfmonitoring data on the DMR. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(4)(ii)) 

C. Reporting and Notification Requirements

1. Planned Changes to Physical Facilities – The permittee shall give notice to DEP as soon as possible 

but no later than 30 days prior to any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility. 

A permit under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 91 may be required for these situations prior to implementing the 

planned changes. A permit application, or other written submission to DEP, can be used to satisfy the 

notification requirements of this section. 

Notice is required when:

a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining 

whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR §122.29(b). (40 CFR 122.41(l)(1)(i))

b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of 

pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are not subject to effluent 

limitations in this permit. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(1)(ii))
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal 

practices, and such alteration, addition, or change may justify the application of permit conditions 

that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or 

disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an 

approved land application plan. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(1)(iii))

d. The planned change may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(2))

e. The facility is proposing an expansion or modifications to its treatment processes. (25 Pa. Code 

92a.24(a))

2. Planned Changes to Waste Stream – Under the authority of 25 Pa. Code 92a.24(a) and 40 CFR 

122.42(b), the permittee shall provide notice to DEP and EPA as soon as possible but no later than 45 

days prior to any changes in the volume or pollutant concentration of its influent waste stream as a 

result of indirect discharges or hauled-in wastes, as specified in paragraphs 2.a. and 2.b., below. 

Notice shall be provided on the “Planned Changes to Waste Stream” Supplemental Report (3800-FMWSFR0482), available on DEP’s website. The permittee shall provide information on the quality and 

quantity of waste introduced into the POTW, and any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity 

or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW (40 CFR 122.42(b)(3)). The Report shall be 

sent via Certified Mail or other means to confirm DEP’s receipt of the notification. DEP will determine if 

the submission of an application and receipt of an amended permit is required. 

a. Introduction of New Pollutants (25 Pa. Code 92a.24(a), 40 CFR 122.42(b)(1))

New pollutants are defined as parameters that meet one or more of the following criteria:

(i) Were not detected in the facilities’ influent waste stream as reported in the permit application, 

or were otherwise not analyzed in the influent and reported to DEP prior to permit issuance;

(ii) Have not been previously approved to be included in the permittee’s influent waste stream by 

DEP and/or EPA in writing;

(iii) Are previously unapproved pollutants introduced into the POTW from an indirect discharger 

which would be subject to Sections 301 and 306 of the Clean Water Act if it were directly 

discharging those pollutants (40 CFR 122.42(b)(1)).

The permittee shall provide notification of the introduction of new pollutants in accordance with 

paragraph 2 above. The permittee may not authorize the introduction of new pollutants until the 

permittee receives DEP’s and/or EPA’s written approval.

b. Increased Loading of Approved Pollutants (25 Pa. Code 92a.24(a), 40 CFR 122.42(b)(2))

Approved pollutants are defined as parameters that meet one or more of the following criteria:

(i) Were detected in the facilities’ influent waste stream as reported in the permittee’s permit 

application or were otherwise analyzed and reported to DEP prior to permit issuance;

(ii) Have an effluent limitation or monitoring requirement in this permit;

(iii) Have been previously approved for the permittee’s influent waste stream by DEP in writing.

The permittee shall provide notification of the introduction of increased influent loading (lbs/day) of 

approved pollutants in accordance with paragraph 2 above when (1) the cumulative increase in 

influent loading (lbs/day) exceeds 10% of the maximum loading reported in the permit application, 

or a loading previously approved by DEP, or (2) may cause an exceedance in the effluent of 

Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) or limitations in Part A of this permit, or (3) may cause 

interference or pass through at the POTW, or (4) may cause exceedances of the applicable water 

quality standards in the receiving stream. Unless specified otherwise in this permit, if DEP and/or 

EPA does not respond to the notification within 30 days of its receipt, the permittee may proceed 

with the increase in loading. The acceptance of increased loading of approved pollutants may not 
result in an exceedance of ELGs or effluent limitations, may not result in a hydraulic or organic 

overload condition as defined in 25 Pa. Code 94.1, and may not cause exceedances of the 

applicable water quality standards in the receiving stream. 

c. New Information on Existing Discharges

The permittee shall notify DEP and EPA where it discovers new information, not reported 

previously, on the quality and quantity of the effluent introduced into the POTW by an industrial 

user or an indirect discharger and the anticipated impact of the change in the quality and quantity 

of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. (40 CFR 122.42(b)(3))

3. Reporting Requirements for Hauled-In Wastes

a. Receipt of Residual Waste

(i) The permittee shall document the receipt of all hauled-in residual wastes (including but not 

limited to wastewater from oil and gas wells, food processing waste, and landfill leachate) 

received for processing at the treatment facility. The permittee shall report hauled-in residual 

wastes on a monthly basis to DEP on the “Hauled In Residual Wastes” Supplemental Report 

(3800-FM-WSFR0450) as an attachment to the DMR. If no residual wastes were received 

during a month, submission of the Supplemental Report is not required. 

The following information is required by the Supplemental Report. The information used to 

develop the Report shall be retained by the permittee for five years from the date of receipt 

and must be made available to DEP or EPA upon request.

(1) The dates that residual wastes were received.

(2) The volume (gallons) of wastes received.

(3) The license plate number of the vehicle transporting the waste to the treatment facility.

(4) The permit number(s) of the well(s) where residual wastes were generated, if applicable.

(5) The name and address of the generator of the residual wastes.

(6) The type of wastewater.

(7) Documentation of whether or not a chemical analysis of the residual wastes were reported 

on a Residual Waste Form 26R, or a separate waste characterization using the 

parameters from Form 26R.

The transporter of residual waste must maintain these and other records as part of the daily 

operational record (25 Pa. Code 299.219). If the transporter is unable to provide this 

information, the residual wastes shall not be accepted by the permittee until such time as the 

transporter is able to provide the required information.

(ii) The following conditions apply to the characterization of residual wastes received by the 

permitted treatment facility:

(1) The permitted facility must receive and maintain on file a characterization of the residual 

wastes it receives from the generator, as required by 25 Pa. Code 287.54. The 

characterization shall conform to the Bureau of Waste Management’s Form 26R except as 

noted in paragraph (2), below. Each load of residual waste received must be 

characterized accordingly.

(2) For wastewater generated from hydraulic fracturing operations (“frac wastewater”) within 

the first 30 production days of a well site, the characterization may be a general frac 

wastewater characterization approved by DEP. Thereafter, the characterization must be 

waste-specific and reported on the Form 26R.
b. Receipt of Municipal Waste

(i) The permittee shall document the receipt of all hauled-in municipal wastes (including but not 

limited to septage and liquid sewage sludge) received for processing at the treatment facility. 

The permittee shall report hauled-in municipal wastes on a monthly basis to DEP on the 

“Hauled In Municipal Wastes” Supplemental Report (3800-FM-WSFR0437) as an attachment 

to the DMR. If no municipal wastes were received during a month, submission of the 

Supplemental Report is not required. 

The following information is required by the Supplemental Report:

(1) The dates that municipal wastes were received.

(2) The volume (gallons) of wastes received.

(3) The BOD5 concentration (mg/l) and load (lbs) for the wastes received.

(4) The location(s) where wastes were disposed of within the treatment facility.

(ii) Sampling and analysis of hauled-in municipal wastes must be completed to characterize the 

organic strength of the wastes, unless composite sampling of influent wastewater is performed 

at a location downstream of the point of entry for the wastes. The influent BOD5

characterization for the treatment facility, as reported in the annual Municipal Wasteload 

Management Report per 25 Pa. Code Chapter 94, must be representative of the hauled-in 

municipal wastes received. 

4. Unanticipated Noncompliance or Potential Pollution Reporting

a. Immediate Reporting - The permittee shall immediately report any incident causing or threatening 

pollution in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Sections 91.33 and 92a.41(b).

(i) If, because of an accident, other activity or incident a toxic substance or another substance 

which would endanger users downstream from the discharge, or would otherwise result in 

pollution or create a danger of pollution or would damage property, the permittee shall 

immediately notify DEP by telephone of the location and nature of the danger. Oral notification 

to the Department is required as soon as possible, but no later than 4 hours after the permittee 

becomes aware of the incident causing or threatening pollution.

(ii) If reasonably possible to do so, the permittee shall immediately notify downstream users of the 

waters of the Commonwealth to which the substance was discharged. Such notice shall 

include the location and nature of the danger. 

(iii) The permittee shall immediately take or cause to be taken steps necessary to prevent injury to 

property and downstream users of the waters from pollution or a danger of pollution and, in 

addition, within 15 days from the incident, shall remove the residual substances contained 

thereon or therein from the ground and from the affected waters of this Commonwealth to the 

extent required by applicable law. 

b. The permittee shall report any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment in 

accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 122.41(l)(6). These requirements include the 

following obligations: 

(i) 24 Hour Reporting - The permittee shall orally report any noncompliance with this permit which 

may endanger health or the environment within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes 

aware of the circumstances. The following shall be included as information which must be 

reported within 24 hours under this paragraph (40 CFR 122.41(l)(6)(ii)):

(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit;
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit; and

(3) Violation of the maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed in the 

permit as being subject to the 24-hour reporting requirement.

(ii) Written Report - A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the 

permittee becomes aware of any noncompliance which may endanger health or the 

environment. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance and its 

cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the 

noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and 

steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.

(iii) Waiver of Written Report - DEP may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis if the 

associated oral report has been received within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes 

aware of the circumstances which may endanger health or the environment. Unless such a 

waiver is expressly granted by DEP, the permittee shall submit a written report in accordance 

with this paragraph. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(6)(iii))

5. Other Noncompliance

The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under paragraph C.4 of this 

section or specific requirements of compliance schedules, at the time DMRs are submitted, on the 

Non-Compliance Reporting Form (3800-FM-WSFR0440). The reports shall contain the information 

listed in paragraph C.4.b.(ii) of this section. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(7))
PART B

I. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Compliance Schedules (25 Pa. Code 92a.51, 40 CFR 122.47(a))

1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit within the time 

frames specified in this permit.

2. The permittee shall submit reports of compliance or noncompliance, or progress reports as applicable, 

for any interim and final requirements contained in this permit. Such reports shall be submitted no later 

than 14 days following the applicable schedule date or compliance deadline. (40 CFR 122.47(a)(4))

B. Permit Modification, Termination, or Revocation and Reissuance

1. This permit may be modified, terminated, or revoked and reissued during its term in accordance with 

25 Pa. Code 92a.72 and 40 CFR 122.41(f).

2. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or 

termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance, does not stay any 

permit condition. (40 CFR 122.41(f))

3. In the absence of DEP action to modify or revoke and reissue this permit, the permittee shall comply 

with effluent standards or prohibitions established under Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for 

toxic pollutants within the time specified in the regulations that establish those standards or 

prohibitions. (40 CFR 122.41(a)(1))

C. Duty to Provide Information

1. The permittee shall furnish to DEP, within a reasonable time, any information which DEP may request 

to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit, or 

to determine compliance with this permit. (40 CFR 122.41(h))

2. The permittee shall furnish to DEP, upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. 

(40 CFR 122.41(h))

3. Other Information - Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a 

permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to DEP, it 

shall promptly submit the correct and complete facts or information. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(8))

4. The permittee shall provide the following information in the annual Municipal Wasteload Management 

Report, required under the provisions of Title 25 Pa. Code Chapter 94:

a. The requirements identified in 25 Pa. Code 94.12.

b. The identity of any indirect discharger(s) served by the POTW which are subject to pretreatment 

standards adopted under Section 307(b) of the Clean Water Act; the POTW shall also specify the 

total volume of discharge and estimate concentration of each pollutant discharged into the POTW 

by the indirect discharger.

c. A “Solids Management Inventory” including the following information for the preceding year, at a 

minimum: average annual flow (MGD), average influent BOD5 (mg/l), average effluent CBOD5

(mg/l), total volume of sludge wasted (gallons), average solids concentration of return or waste 

sludge flow (mg/l), and total sludge or biosolids generated (wet or dry tons).

d. The total volume of hauled-in residual and municipal wastes received during the year, by source.

e. The Annual Report requirements for permittees required to implement an industrial pretreatment 

program listed in Part C, as applicable.
D. General Pretreatment Requirements

1. POTWs shall require indirect dischargers to the treatment works subject to pretreatment standards 

adopted under Section 307(b) of the Clean Water Act to comply with the reporting requirements of 

Sections 204(b), 307, and 308 of the Clean Water Act and regulations thereunder.

2. Any POTW (or combination of POTWs operated by the same authority) with a total design flow greater 

than 5 million gallons per day (MGD) and receiving from industrial users pollutants which pass through 

or interfere with the operation of the POTW or are otherwise subject to Pretreatment Standards will be 

required to establish a POTW Pretreatment Program unless specifically exempted by the Approval 

Authority. A POTW with a design flow of 5 MGD or less may be required to develop a POTW 

Pretreatment Program if the Approval Authority finds that the nature or volume of the industrial influent, 

treatment process upsets, violations of effluent limitations, contamination of sludge, or other 

circumstances warrant in order to prevent interference or pass through. (40 CFR 403.8)

3. Each POTW with an approved Pretreatment Program pursuant to 40 CFR 403.8 shall develop and 

enforce specific limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a)(1) and (b), and shall 

continue to develop these limits as necessary and effectively enforce such limits. This condition 

applies, for example, when there are planned changes to the waste stream as identified in Part A 

III.C.2. If the permittee is required to develop or continue implementation of a Pretreatment Program, 

detailed requirements will be contained in Part C of this permit. 

4. For all POTWs, where pollutants contributed by indirect dischargers result in interference or pass 

through, and a violation is likely to recur, the permittee shall develop and enforce specific limits for 

indirect dischargers and other users, as appropriate, that together with appropriate facility or 

operational changes, are necessary to ensure renewed or continued compliance with this permit or 

sludge use or disposal practices. Where POTWs do not have an approved Pretreatment Program, the 

permittee shall submit a copy of such limits to DEP when developed. (25 Pa. Code 92a.47(d))

E. Proper Operation and Maintenance

1. The permittee shall employ operators certified in compliance with the Water and Wastewater Systems 

Operators Certification Act (63 P.S. §§1001-1015.1).

2. The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment 

and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve 

compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance includes, 

but is not limited to, adequate laboratory controls including appropriate quality assurance procedures. 

This provision also includes the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems that are 

installed by the permittee, only when necessary to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of 

this permit. (40 CFR 122.41(e))

F. Duty to Mitigate

The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge, sludge use or disposal 

in violation of this permit that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the 

environment. (40 CFR 122.41(d))

G. Bypassing

1. Bypassing Not Exceeding Permit Limitations - The permittee may allow a bypass to occur which does 

not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure 

efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions in paragraphs two, three and four 

of this section. (40 CFR 122.41(m)(2))

2. Other Bypassing - In all other situations, bypassing is prohibited and DEP may take enforcement 

action against the permittee for bypass unless:

a. A bypass is unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or "severe property damage." 

(40 CFR 122.41(m)(4)(i)(A))
b. There are no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, 

retention of untreated wastes, or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This 

condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise 

of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of 

equipment downtime or preventive maintenance. (40 CFR 122.41(m)(4)(i)(B)) 

c. The permittee submitted the necessary notice required in paragraph G.4 below. (40 CFR 

122.41(m) (4)(i)(C))

3. DEP may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if DEP determines that 

it will meet the conditions listed in paragraph G.2 above. (40 CFR 122.41(m)(4)(ii))

4. Notice

a. Anticipated Bypass – If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit 

prior notice, if possible, at least 10 days before the bypass. (40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)(i))

b. Unanticipated Bypass 

(i) The permittee shall submit immediate notice of an unanticipated bypass causing or threatening 

pollution. The notice shall be in accordance with Part A III.C.4.a.

(ii) The permittee shall submit oral notice of any other unanticipated bypass within 24 hours, 

regardless of whether the bypass may endanger health or the environment or whether the 

bypass exceeds effluent limitations. The notice shall be in accordance with Part A III.C.4.b.

II. PENALTIES AND LIABILITY 

A. Violations of Permit Conditions

Any person violating Sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Clean Water Act or any permit 

condition or limitation implementing such sections in a permit issued under Section 402 of the Act is 

subject to civil, administrative and/or criminal penalties as set forth in 40 CFR §122.4l(a)(2).

Any person or municipality, who violates any provision of this permit; any rule, regulation or order of DEP; 

or any condition or limitation of any permit issued pursuant to the Clean Streams Law, is subject to criminal 

and/or civil penalties as set forth in Sections 602, 603 and 605 of the Clean Streams Law.

B. Falsifying Information

Any person who does any of the following:

- Falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to 

be maintained under this permit, or

- Knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document 

submitted or required to be maintained under this permit (including monitoring reports or reports of 

compliance or noncompliance)

Shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine and/or imprisonment as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S.A § 4904 and 

40 CFR §122.41(j)(5) and (k)(2).

C. Liability

Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for 

noncompliance pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act or Sections 602, 603 or 605 of the Clean 

Streams Law.
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or to relieve the 

permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to 

under the Clean Water Act and the Clean Streams Law.

D. Need to Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense

It shall not be a defense for the permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to 

halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit. 40 

CFR 122.41(c)

III. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Right of Entry

Pursuant to Sections 5(b) and 305 of Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, and Title 25 Pa. Code Chapter 

92a and 40 CFR §122.41(i), the permittee shall allow authorized representatives of DEP and EPA, upon 

the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law:

1. To enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or 

where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; (40 CFR 122.41(i)(1))

2. To have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions 

of this permit; (40 CFR 122.41(i)(2))

3. To inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), 

practices or operations regulated or required under this permit; and (40 CFR 122.41(i)(3))

4. To sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as 

otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act or the Clean Streams Law, any substances or 

parameters at any location. (40 CFR 122.41(i)(4))

B. Transfer of Permits

1. Transfers by modification. Except as provided in paragraph 2 of this section, a permit may be 

transferred by the permittee to a new owner or operator only if this permit has been modified or 

revoked and reissued, or a minor modification made to identify the new permittee and incorporate such 

other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. (40 CFR 122.61(a))

2. Automatic transfers. As an alternative to transfers under paragraph 1 of this section, any NPDES 

permit may be automatically transferred to a new permittee if:

a. The current permittee notifies DEP at least 30 days in advance of the proposed transfer date in 

paragraph 2.b. of this section; (40 CFR 122.61(b)(1))

b. The notice includes the appropriate DEP transfer form signed by the existing and new permittees 

containing a specific date for transfer of permit responsibility, coverage and liability between them; 

and (40 CFR 122.61(b)(2))

c. DEP does not notify the existing permittee and the proposed new permittee of its intent to modify 

or revoke and reissue this permit, the transfer is effective on the date specified in the agreement 

mentioned in paragraph 2.b. of this section. (40 CFR 122.61(b)(3))

d. The new permittee is in compliance with existing DEP issued permits, regulations, orders and 

schedules of compliance, or has demonstrated that any noncompliance with the existing permits 

has been resolved by an appropriate compliance action or by the terms and conditions of the 

permit (including compliance schedules set forth in the permit), consistent with 25 Pa. Code 

92a.51 (relating to schedules of compliance) and other appropriate Department regulations. (25 

Pa. Code 92a.71)
3. In the event DEP does not approve transfer of this permit, the new owner or controller must submit a 

new permit application. 

C. Property Rights 

The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights of any sort, or any exclusive privilege. (40 

CFR 122.41(g))

D. Duty to Reapply

If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this 

permit, the permittee must apply for a new permit. (40 CFR 122.41(b))

E. Other Laws

The issuance of this permit does not authorize any injury to persons or property or invasion of other private 

rights, or any infringement of state or local law or regulations.

IV. ANNUAL FEE

Permittees shall pay an annual fee in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.62. Annual fee amounts are 

specified in the following schedule and are due on each anniversary of the effective date of the most recent 

new or reissued permit. All flows identified in the schedule are annual average design flows. (25 Pa. Code 

92a.62)

Small Flow Treatment Facility (SRSTP and SFTF) $0

Minor Sewage Facility < 0.05 MGD (million gallons per day) $250 

Minor Sewage Facility ≥ 0.05 and < 1 MGD $500 

Minor Sewage Facility with CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow) $750

Major Sewage Facility ≥ 1 and < 5 MGD $1,250 

Major Sewage Facility ≥ 5 MGD $2,500 

Major Sewage Facility with CSO $5,000

As of the effective date of this permit, the facility covered by the permit is classified in the following fee 

category: Minor Sewage Facility with CSO.

Invoices for annual fees will be mailed to permittees approximately three months prior to the due date. In the 

event that an invoice is not received, the permittee is nonetheless responsible for payment. Throughout a five 

year permit term, permittees will pay four annual fees followed by a permit renewal application fee in the last 

year of permit coverage. Permittees may contact the DEP at 717-787-6744 with questions related to annual 

fees.

Payment for annual fees shall be remitted to DEP at the address below by the anniversary date. Checks 

should be made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PA Department of Environmental Protection

Bureau of Water Standards and Facility Regulation

Re: Chapter 92a Annual Fee

P.O. Box 8466

Harrisburg, PA 17105-8466
PART C

I. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A. No storm water from pavements, area ways, roofs, foundation drains or other sources shall be admitted to 

the sanitary sewers associated with the herein approved discharge.

B. The approval herein given is specifically made contingent upon the permittee acquiring all necessary 

property rights by easement or otherwise, providing for the satisfactory construction, operation, 

maintenance and replacement of all sewers or sewerage structures associated with the herein approved 

discharge in, along, or across private property, with full rights of ingress, egress and regress.

C. If, in the opinion of the Department, these works are not so operated or if by reason of change in the 

character of wastes or increased load upon the works, or changed use or condition of the receiving body of 

water, or otherwise, the said effluent ceases to be satisfactory or the sewerage facilities shall have created 

public nuisance, then upon notice by the Department the right herein granted to discharge such effluent 

shall cease and become null and void unless within the time specified by the Department, the permittee 

shall adopt such remedial measures as will produce an effluent which, in the opinion of the Department, 

will be satisfactory for discharge into the said receiving body of water.

D. Collected screenings, slurries, sludges, and other Solids shall be handled and disposed of in compliance 

with 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 75, and in a manner "equivalent" to the requirements indicated in Chapters 

271, 273, 275, 283 and 285 (relating to permits and requirements for landfilling, land application, 

incineration, and storage of sewage sludge), Federal Regulation 40 CFR 257, Pennsylvania Clean 

Streams Law, Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act of 1980, and the Federal Clean Water Act and 

its amendments.

The permittee is responsible to obtain or assure that contracted agents have all necessary permits and 

approvals for the handling, storage, transport and disposal of solid waste materials generated as a result of 

wastewater treatment.

II. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. Effluent Chlorine Optimization and Minimization

To reduce or eliminate the amount of chlorine discharged into water bodies, the permittee must: (1) 

implement source reduction activities, (2) improve operation/maintenance practices and, (3) improve/adjust 

process controls.

The permittee will ensure that applied chlorine dosages, used for disinfection or other purposes, are 

optimized to the degree necessary such that the total residual chlorine in the discharge does not cause an 

adverse stream impact. In doing so, the permittee shall consider relevant factors affecting chlorine 

dosage, such as wastewater characteristics, mixing and contact times, desired result of chlorination, and 

expected impact on the receiving water body.

If the Department determines or receives documented evidence levels of TRC in the permittee's effluent 

are causing adverse impacts in the receiving water, the permittee shall institute necessary additional steps 

to reduce or eliminate such impact.

 2. Requirement to use the eDMR System

The permittee shall continue to use eDMR for all subsequent reporting periods unless the Department 

grants written approval to discontinue its use and issues an amendment to this permit.
 3. Combined Sewer Overflows

A. Management and Control of Combined Sewer Overflows

1. Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are allowed to discharge only in compliance with this permit when 

flows in combined sewer systems exceed the design capacity of the conveyance or treatment facilities 

of the system. Overflows that occur without an accompanying precipitation event or snowmelt are 

termed “dry weather overflows” and are prohibited. CSOs are point source discharges that must be 

provided with control measures in accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act and the 1994 National 

CSO Policy.

2. The point source discharge locations (outfalls) identified in the application submitted by the permittee 

serve as known combined sewer overflow locations on the permittee sewer system.

B. Continued Implementation of Technology-Based Nine Minimum Controls

1. Upon issuance of this permit, the permittee shall continue the implementation of the NMCs, 

demonstrate system wide compliance with the NMCs and submit discharge monitoring reports and 

annual reports to the Department with appropriate documentation. The permittee’s NMC 

documentation report is incorporated in this permit. 

2. The Department will use the EPA guidance document entitled “Guidance For Nine Minimum Controls” 

(EPA 832-B-95-003), dated May 1995, and specific comments provided during review of the NMC 

documentation reports to determine continued compliance with the CSO permit requirements.

C. Implementation of Water Quality-Based Long Term Control Plan (LTCP)

1. The long term goal of the LTCP requirements in this permit is to achieve compliance with the state 

water quality standards upon completion of the LTCP implementation. The CSO discharge(s) shall 

comply with the performance standards of the selected CSO controls and shall comply with the water 

quality standards found in Chapter 93. When additional CSO-related information and data becomes 

available to revise water quality-based effluent limitations, the permit should be revised, as 

appropriate, to reflect the new effluent limitations.

2. The permittee shall continue the implementation of the approved LTCP, demonstrate system-wide 

compliance with the LTCP’s installed alternatives and submit with the Annual Report referenced in 

paragraph D.2 below, annual progress reports on implementation.

3. The permittee shall continue to implement its approved long term control plan (LTCP). The LTCP, at a 

minimum, shall incorporate the following requirements:

a. Continued implementation of the nine minimum controls;

b. Protection of sensitive areas (recreation areas, public water supply, unique ecological 

habitat, etc.);

c. Public participation in developing the LTCP;

d. The selected CSO controls should include a post-construction monitoring program plan adequate 

to verify compliance with water quality standards and protection of designated uses as well as to 

ascertain the effectiveness of CSO controls. This water quality compliance monitoring program 

should include a plan to be approved by the Department that details the monitoring protocols to be 

followed.

4. The LTCP is described in the EPA’s guidance document entitled “Guidance For Long Term Control 

Plan” (EPA 832-B-95-002), dated September 1995. Using a compliance monitoring program, the 

permittee shall periodically review the effectiveness of the LTCP and propose any changes or 

revisions to the LTCP to the Department for review and approval before its implementation. This shall 

be done at each permit renewal and as needed during the permit term.
5. The permittee shall implement, inspect, monitor and effectively operate and maintain the CSO controls 

identified in the LTCP pursuant to the LTCP implementation schedule, which is incorporated herein by 

reference. 

D. Monitoring and Reporting Requirements

1. Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Supplemental Reports for Combined Sewer Overflows

The permittee shall record data on CSO discharges in the format specified in DEP’s DMR 

Supplemental Reports for CSOs attached to this permit. The data shall be submitted to the 

appropriate regional office of the Department within 28 days of the end of the month. For CSOs that 

are part of a permitted POTW, the DMR Supplemental Reports for CSOs must be submitted with the 

Permittee’s regular DMR. Copies of DMR Supplemental Reports for CSOs must be retained at the 

Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) site or municipality for at least three (3) years.

2. Annual CSO Status Report 

On March 31 of each year, an Annual CSO Status Report shall be submitted to the Department with 

the annual “Municipal Wasteload Management Report” required by 25 Pa. Code Chapter 94, 

Section 94.12. For a satellite CSO system, a copy of the annual report shall also be provided to the 

POTW providing treatment for its wastewater.

a. The Annual CSO Status Report shall:

(1) Provide a summary of the frequency, duration and volume of the CSO discharges for the past 

calendar year,

(2) Provide the operational status of overflow points,

(3) Provide an identification of known in-stream water quality impacts, their causes, and their 

effects on downstream water uses,

(4) Summarize all actions taken to implement the NMCs and the LTCP and their effectiveness, 

and

(5) Evaluate and provide a progress report on implementing and necessary revisions to the NMC 

and LTCP.

b. Specifically, the following CSO-related information shall be included in the report:

(1) Rain gauge data - total inches (to the nearest 0.01 inch) that caused each CSO discharge 

being reported in the DMR Supplemental Reports for CSOs.

(2) Inspections and maintenance.

- Total number of regulator inspections conducted during the period of the report (reported 

by drainage system).

- A list of blockages (if any) corrected or other interceptor maintenance performed, including 

location, date and time discovered, date and time corrected, and any discharges to the 

stream observed and/or suspected to have occurred.

(3) Dry weather overflows 

Dry weather CSO discharges are prohibited. Immediate telephone notification to DEP of such 

discharges is required in accordance with 25 Pa. Code, Section 91.33. Indicate location, date 

and time discovered, date and time corrected/ceased, and action(s) taken to prevent their 

reoccurrence. A plan to correct this condition and schedule to implement the plan must be 

submitted with the DMR Supplemental Reports for CSOs.
(4) Wet weather overflows

- For all locations that have automatic level monitoring of the regulators, report all 

exceedances of the overflow level during the period of the report, including location, date, 

time, and duration of wet weather overflows. 

- For all locations at which flows in the interceptors can be controlled by throttling and/or 

pumping, report all instances when the overflow level was reached or the gates were 

lowered. For each instance, provide the location, date, time, and duration of the overflow.

E. Area-Wide Planning/Participation Requirement

Where applicable, the permittee shall cooperate with and participate in any interconnected CSO system’s 

NMCs and LTCP activities being developed and/or carried out by the operator(s) of these systems, and 

shall participate in implementing applicable portions of the approved NMC and LTCP for these systems.

F. Permit Reopener Clause

The Department reserves the right to modify, revoke and reissue this permit as provided pursuant to 

40 CFR 122.62 and 124.5 and for the following reasons:

1. To include new or revised conditions developed to comply with any State or Federal law or regulation 

that addresses CSOs and that is adopted or promulgated subsequent to the effective date of this 

permit.

2. To include new or revised conditions if new information indicates that CSO controls imposed under the 

permit have failed to ensure the attainment of State Water Quality Standards.

3. To include new or revised conditions based on new information resulting from implementation of the 

LTCP or other plans or data.

G. Combined Sewer Overflow Compliance Schedule

The permittee shall complete the above CSO activities in accordance with the following compliance 

schedule:

Schedule Activity Description Compliance Due Date

Continue Implementation of the NMCs Permit effective date

Continue Implementation of the LTCP Permit effective date

Submit Annual CSO Status Report to Department March 31 of each year

with Chapter 94 Report

Submit DMR Supplemental Reports for CSOs Within 28 days of the end of a month
4. Drilling Waste Volume

 No more than 0.0196 MGD (Monthly Average) of oil and gas brine wastewater from shallow well 

 operations shall be treated at the facility. The acceptance of wastewater generated from shale gas 

 extraction activities is prohibited.

5. Requirement for a Radiation Protection Action Plan

 Within 180 days of permit issuance, the permittee shall submit a Radiation Protection Plan to DEP’s 

 Bureau of Radiation Protection at the address below for approval. A copy shall be submitted to the 

 DEP regional office that issued the permit. The Plan shall consist of Form X (Doc. ID 2500-FM-

 BWM0430) and accompanying Radiation Protection Action Plan that meets the requirements of DEP’s 

 “Final Guidance Document on Radioactive Monitoring at Solid Waste Processing and Disposal Facilities” 

 (Doc. ID 250-3100-001).

 Department of Environmental Protection

Bureau of Radiation Protection

PO Box 8469

Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469