ML20002D935

NPDES Noncompliance Notification:On 801229,effluent Sample Exceeded Tech Spec Limit.Caused by Rupture of Emulsion Breaker Filter Element.Filter Element Replaced on 810107. Oil Removal Sys Will Be Cleaned & Personnel Reinstructed

ML20002D935
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	01/20/1981
From:	Fobes R CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:
Shared Package
ML18046A330	List: ML18046A329 ML20002D935
References
MI-0001457, MI-1457, PAL-80-12-NC44, NUDOCS 8101230483
Download: ML20002D935 (1)

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'U Incid::nt PAL-80-12-NC44 NPDES NONCOMPLIANCE NC'i'IFICATION Noncompliance With Dai, f Average /h imum Limitation January 10, 1981

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Plant: Palisades Permit No: MI-0001457 Outfall

Description:

Turbine Sump 011 Separator Outfall No: 800218 Wastes (00G)

Parameter: 011 - Grease - Freon Parameter No: 00556

1. Date of Incident: December 29, 1980

2. Identification of specific effluent limitation exceeded:

Daily maximum limitation of 20 mg/1.

3. Description of Noncompliance - Include period of noncompliance, exact date and times., If not immediately corrected, what is the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected to continue?

A sample of effluent was found to contain 37.5 mg/1.

4. Apparent cause of noncompliance:

Rupture of emulsion breaker filter element.

5. NA.

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

Filter element was replaced January 7, 1981.

The oil removal system (separator, filter, emulsion breaker and Tank T41) will be cleaned and each operator will be informed as to the expectations placed on them with regard to the oil and grease limitations of the NPDES Permit.

7. NA.

8. Signed: R L Fobes XF&

pa0181-0114a-89

$10123gg

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