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$1,500,000
Upper Susquehanna-Lackawanna Watershed
This item will evaluate the impact of the combined sewage overflows on receiving waters affecting the Susquehanna River. It will require the sampling of CSO discharges and streams to determine the strength of the discharges and the background water quality. This information, along with additional data, will provide the data for a storm water management model to simulate the impacts of the discharges on the stream water quality. It will require the monitoring and sampling of overflows in relationship to rainfall events. This comparison and others will be used to identify those overflow points contributing the largest flow and pollutant loading to the Susquehanna River. To be most effective, additional characterization of storm water overflows should be undertaken by local municipalities and county governments.
PA Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality
Rob Krehely of Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority; Telephone (570) 822-7420; and James Tomaine of Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority; Telephone (570) 825-0366
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$2,000,000
Hazle Township, Luzerne County
Approximately 8,000 to 9,000 linear feet of mainline interceptor was constructed in the early 1970’s to service the Humboldt Industrial Park. The interceptor is located in the Forest Road right-of-way, beginning at the wastewater treatment plant and continuing to Maplewood Drive. Although subsequent extensions of the collection system have been constructed, it has been determined that it is this first section which is the dominant source of infiltration. During rain occurrences and spring thaws, infiltration contributes between 150,000 and 200,000 gallons per day of groundwater to the treatment plant, which not only hydraulically overloads the plant but also wastes energy in the unnecessary treatment of this water. There are two methods of eliminating infiltration: 1) excavation and removal of the existing 12" VCP interceptor and installation of 12" PVC pipe, or 2) slip lining the existing 12" VCP with a cured in place pipe liner.
USDA’s Rural Development, PENNVEST, the Economic Development Administration, or the Appalachian Regional Commission
W. Kevin O'Donnell, President, CAN DO, Inc., Hazleton, PA; Telephone (570) 455-1508
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$2,000,000
Hazle Township and West Hazleton Borough, Luzerne County
The Greater Hazleton Joint Sewer Authority's treatment plant, located in Valmont Industrial Park, which discharges into Black Creek, could substantially improve the quality of their wastewater discharge from their treatment facility. An upgrade of their capacity as well as treatment is necessary to upgrade the water quality discharge into Black Creek.
PA Department of Environmental Protection, US Environmental Protection Agency, Rural Development
Chris Carsia, Plant Superintendent, Greater Hazleton Joint Sewer Authority; Telephone (570) 454-0851
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$5,000,000
Upper Susquehanna-Lackawanna Watershed
Upon completion of an assessment of combined sewer overflow problems throughout the watershed, this project envisions a coordinated effort to design and construct systems which would separate storm-water sewers from sanitary sewers. Public education programs may include effective street cleaning programs, water conservation programs, and improved waste collection programs. Proposed control devices could be used to trap debris, to store combined sewage overflows, and to provide treatment or disinfection.
PA Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality, Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish Commission, Luzerne County Conservation District
Rob Krehely of Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority; Telephone (570) 822-7420; and James Tomaine of Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority; Telephone (570) 825-0366
$8,000,000
Mount Carmel Borough, Northumberland County
The project consists of up-grading and expanding the existing 1.5 mqd wastewater treatment plant. The plant is approximately 27 years old and has reached the end of its useful life. The existing equipment is antiquated and expensive to repair. Many structures have deteriorated to the extent that repairs are not feasible. Changes and improvements of the treatment process are necessary to comply with state and federal regulations. The combined sewer presently overloads the plant during peak flow periods.
Pennvest
Jack Scanlan, Manager, Mt. Carmel Municipal Authority; Telephone (570) 339-4486 or FAX (570) 339-6022
$12,000,000
City of Sunbury, Northumberland County
The Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury (MACS) wastewater treatment plant is currently operating at levels above its designed capacity, including BOD loading and hydraulic capacities. In order to increase capacity and plan for growth during the next 15-20 years, the MACS plans to increase both hydraulic and treatment capacities. This project would include the construction of a headworks structure that would house screening and grit removal equipment and the installation of larger main sewer pumps. This project would be an enhancement of the sludge storage facilities.
Pennvest
Danny Ramer, General Manager, Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury; Telephone (570) 286-5858
$1,200,000
City of Sunbury, Northumberland County
As MACS improves the quality of treatment for normal flows and removes a large percentage from the combined sewer overflows, it will be necessary to enhance our bio-solids disposal options. The project would involve the installation of a belt filter press to de-water bio-solids and the construction of a 500,000 gallon storage receptacle.
Pennvest
Danny Ramer, General Manager, Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury; Telephone (570) 286-5858
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$11,800,000
City of Sunbury, Northumberland County
Phase I consists of proposed work, less the ballasted floc reactor, equalization basin, and CSO discharge chlorination/de-chlorination facility. Phase II consists of construction of the ballasted floc reactor, equalization basin, and CSO discharge chlorination /de-chlorination facility. Conversion of the primary clarifiers to sludge holdings is also included.
Pennvest, Rural Development Administration
Mike Brockman, Sewer Department Manager, Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury; Telephone (570) 286-5858
$640,000
Valley Township, Montour County
There are a number of residential homes whose on-lot sewer systems have failed. The effect of these collective failures is that they serve as a potential source of pollution for the underground water table, as well as for the Mahoning Creek, which flows into the Susquehanna River approximately one to two miles away from the site of the sewer failures. This proposed solution would extend a sewer line to connect the roughly twenty-four residential housing units to the current system, where the wastewater could be properly treated. This would eliminate the discharge of nitrates and other forms of pollution into the Susquehanna River. Also, there is potential for economic growth if this project is funded. If a public sewer line is installed, a local developer has expressed interest in developing the land on the western side of SR 642, opposite Sunnybrook Park.
Pennvest, Rural Development Administration
Calvin Megargel, Chairman of the Valley Township Board of Supervisors; Telephone (570) 275-2449
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Cooper Township, Montour County
Cooper Township supervisors have initiated the Act 537 update project in 1998 with the intentions of upgrading existing on-lot sewage systems and of installation of sewage and water lines for existing businesses and residential dwellings. Cooper Township is located between Mahoning Township, Montour County and Montour Township, Columbia County. Route 11 and Old Bloomsburg Road are the primary focus at this time. Residents and businesses are asking for the sewage, in particular, at this time because on-lot systems are marginal, at best. Some are seriously malfunctioning--at worst, causing the area to decline both economically and environmentally. Cooper Township is in the Sechler Run water shed area. The resulting data from the Act 537 update would be used in the engineering design and cleanup efforts for Cooper Township.
Pennvest, Rural Development Administration
Harold Hurst, Cooper Township Supervisor and Vice President of the Cooper Township Sewage and Water Authority; Telephone (570) 275-1881 (home)
$660,000
Valley Township, Montour County
This project would extend the sewer along SR 642, east of highway Route 54. This extension would reduce an ongoing negative impact to the Mahoning Creek from failed septic tanks and provide an economic stimulus to the area from increased commercial /residential activity. Under consideration for the areas an 18-hole golf course; a sports center; a year-round resort, with an RV park, cabins, and tenting; and cluster housing with walking trails for seniors. This project would improve the water quality of Mahoning Creek and surrounding ground water. It would also provide up to thirty additional jobs for low-to-moderate incomes, increase the area’s tax base, and provide for summer educational enrichment classes for children.
Pennvest, Rural Development Administration
Bob Cameron; Telephone (570) 275-8999
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$1,721,816
Harvey’s Lake Borough, Luzerne County
The Borough has hired Pasonick Engineering to prepare their Official Act 537 Sewage Plan. The Plan will address the following concerns: the repair and rehabilitation of existing pump stations, the extension of sewage lines into areas where a need exists, the disconnection of illegal sources of inflow, and the continual and future use of on-lot systems throughout the remaining unsewered portions of the Borough, under the guidance of revised ordinances and a Sewage Management Program.
Rural Economic Community Development (part of US Department of Agriculture), based on the potential of grant availability up to 45% of project cost.
Harveys Lake Municipal Authority, Telephone (570) 639-1042
$1,500,000
Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County
This program includes the design and construction of a sanitary sewage collection system, pumping station, force main, and appurtenances to eliminate the imminent health threat to approximately 160 dwellings and establishments. In the service are form surface and subsurface contamination due to mal-functioning, on lot sewage systems.
PennVest, Rural Development Administration
John Bakowicz, PE, Upper Augusta Township Engineer, Municipal Authority Engineer; Telephone (570) 286-8167
Planning
$188,000
$50,000 Schuylkill County CDBG
Borough of Ringtown, Schuylkill County
There is a need to replace 3000' linear feet of 12" PVC Sewer Interceptor Line and manholes within the Sanitary Collection System. The project will reduce the potential of sewerage backup and basement flooding at residential homes in the Borough of Ringtown. The stage of the project is currently the bidding process.
The project is mandated by DEP in an effort to reduce the infiltration and inflow problems experienced at the Ringtown Borough's wastewater treatment plant.
Balance of funding from the Ringtown Municipal Sewer Authority
Jacqueline A. Peleschak, P.E.-Alfred Benesch & Company, 400 One Norwegian Plaza, PO Box 1090 (Pottsville, PA, 17901) 570-622-4055
Planning
$195,500
Borough of Ringtown, Schuylkill County
The wastewater treatment plant that serves the Borough of Ringtown was built in the early 1970's. The existing equipment is in need of repair and or replacement. As mandated by the DEP, the RMSA is in the planning stages to repair or replace the old equipment.
The project is mandated by DEP in an effort to reduce the infiltration and inflow problems experienced at the Ringtown Borough's wastewater treatment plant.
Balance of funding from the Ringtown Municipal Sewer Authority
Jacqueline A. Peleschak, P.E.-Alfred Benesch & Company, 400 One Norwegian Plaza, PO Box 1090 (Pottsville, PA, 17901) 570-622-4055
Planning
$4,175,000
Butler Township, Luzerne County
Expand the wastewater treatment plant located on Nescopeck Creek at the Village of St. Johns to 1.2 million gallons per day. In addition upgrade the treatment process at the Drums plant to produce a higher quality effuent.
PennVest, Bond Issue, USDA / Rural Development
Butler Township Authority, P.O. Box 150, St. Johns, Pa. 18247 Phone: (570) 788-4425