ML18044A338

NPDES Noncompliance Notification:On 791020,5,000 Gallons of Laundry Water Containing 2.58 mg/1 Phosphorus Was Released. Caused by Change in Type & Quantity of Detergent.Adjusted Quantity of Detergent Used & Will Evaluate Testing Reagents

ML18044A338
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	12/05/1979
From:	Fobes R CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
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ML18044A336	List: ML18044A335 ML18044A337 ML18044A338 ML19256F330
References
PAL-79-10-NC32, NUDOCS 7912180517
Download: ML18044A338 (1)

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' Incident No PAL-79-10-NC32 NPDES NONCOMPLIANCE NOTH' [C\T IOU Possible Noncompliance With Daily Average/Maximum Limitation December 5, 1979 Plant: Palisades Permit No MI~0001457 Outfall.

Description:

Laundry Wastes Prior to Dilution Outfall No 800174 Parameter: Phosphorus - Total Parameter No 00665

1. Date of Incident: 10-20-79

2. Identification of specific effluent limitation e~ceeded:,

Daily maximum total phosphorus limitation of 2.0 mg/l.

3. Description of Incident:

On 10/20/79 a total of 5,000 gallons of laundry water ~ith a total phosphorus .concentration of 2.58 mg/l was. released.

4. Apparent Cause:

A change in the type and quantity of detergent used occurred at this time.

5. If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:

NA

6. Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:

Adjustments were made in. the quantity of soap used. A possible problem with the testing reagents is also being evaluated.

7.

• Additional Comments:

NA

8. Signed: R L Fobes

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