ML20034D542

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Noncompliance Notification:On 921230,discharge 101 (Chemical Waste Sump) Exceeded Daily Max Spec.Caused by 1 Gallon of Glassware Soap Container Leaking Into Chemistry Lab Sink, Resulting in Soap Film on Filter Paper
ML20034D542
Person / Time
Site: Beaver Valley
Issue date: 01/21/1993
From: Spoerry D
DUQUESNE LIGHT CO.
To:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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NUDOCS 9302030257
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United States Environmental Protection Agency i

Region III, Pennsylvania (3WM53) i Water Permits Branch Water Management Division 841 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 EPA Permit No. PA0025615 Reportable Occurrence i

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Dear Sir:

As required by the EPA -Permit No.

PA002 567.5, the following information is provided in regard to a

reportable occurrence at Beaver Valley Power Station.

2 Discharge

101, the Chemical Waste
Sump, exceeded the daily maximum specification of 100.00 mg/l total suspended solids (TSS) on December 30, 1992 when the sample measured 216.80 mg/1.

This sample also affected the monthly TSS average which at 49.12 mg/l exceeded the monthly average specification of 30.00 mg/1.

The source of the elevated TSS was. traced to a container of laboratory glassware soap of which about 1

gallon leaked into a chemistry lab sink.

The soap dissolved in the sump but left a soap film on the TSS filter paper resulting in a high TSS value.

No other solids were observed in the sample or on the filter paper.

This condition affected only one discharge which lasted 17.8 mintues for a total volume of 3560 gallons.

The following discharge on 12/31/92, which was primarily water from the softener, was only 7.78 mg/l TSS and no further occurrences have been experienced to date.

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Since the discharge was limited in volume and the soap (Cole

Palmer, Micro Cleaning Solution) which caused the elevated TSS is j

nonhazordous, phosphate free and completely biodegradable, then no environmental impact or harm is suspected.

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parameters were in specification throughout the period.

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If you have any questions concerning this report, please do not-l hesitate to contact Andrew Dulick.

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Sincerely,

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5 Dale E.

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Division Vice President Nuclear Operations i

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