ML19256G534

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NPDES Noncompliance Notification:On 790927,approx 2,500 Gallons of Laundry Waste Measuring 4.92 mg/1 Total Phosphorous Discharged.Caused by Indiscriminate Use of New Laundry Detergent
ML19256G534
Person / Time
Site: Palisades Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 10/25/1979
From: Fobes R
CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:
Shared Package
ML19256G529 List:
References
PAL-79-09-NC30, PAL-79-9-NC30, NUDOCS 7912310441
Download: ML19256G534 (1)


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NPDF.S NONCO[!PLIANCE NOTIFICATION Possible Noncompliance Uith Daily Average /t:aximum Limitation October 25, 1979 Plant: Palisades Permit No: MI 0001457 Outfall

Description:

Laundry Waste Prior to Dilution Outfall No: 800174 Parameter: Phorphorous - Total Parameter No:

00665 h

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Date of Incident: September 27, 1979 2.

Identification of specific effluent limitation exceeded: Daily maxim:us total phorphorous concentration two mg/1.

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Description of Incident: On September 27, 1979 approximately 2,500 gallons of laundr'/ waste were discharged. The contents of this release measured 4.92 ag/l total phorphorous.

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Apparent Cause: The indiscriminate use of a new laundry detergent containing higher levels of phosphate was re::ponsible for the increased levels of phosphorous discharged.

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

NA.

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Corrective Action - The following corrective acticn was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence: Appropriate plant staff were advised to cease the indiscriminate use of the new detergent.

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Additional Coments:

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Signed: R L Fobes

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