Brunner Island

Title V Renewal

• Brunner T5 renewal and RACT 2 averaging plan DEP review materials and issued permit (PDF)
• DEP Review Materials and Draft Permit (PDF)

NPDES

• Initial Seep Inspection Report – November 20, 2019 (PDF)
• Stormwater Total Nitrogen Sampling Plan – December 19, 2020 (PDF)
• Stormwater Total Nitrogen Sampling Plan, Department Approval Letter – January 7, 2020 (PDF)
• 316a Annual Progress Report – December 20, 2019 (PDF)
• 316a Semi-Annual Progress Report, July 30, 2020 (PDF)
• Outfall 001 Sampling Plan – January 7, 2020 (PDF)
• Outfall 001 Sampling Plan, Department Approval Letter, January 14, 2020 (PDF)
• 316a Reporting Letter – February 18, 2020 (PDF)
• Black Gut Creek Work Plan – April 2, 2020 (PDF)
• Black Gut Creek Work Plan, Department Approval Letter, April 2, 2020 (PDF)
• Black Gut Creek Surface Sample Results, July 15, 2020 (PDF)
• Brunner Island Consent Decree Annual Status Report – May 5, 2020 (PDF)
• Brunner Island Sewage Treatment Plan Operation and Maintenance Plan – May 13, 2020 (PDF)
• Proposed Consent Decree (PDF)
• Brunner Island Draft NPDES Fact Sheet April 2017 (PDF)
• Brunner Island Draft NPDES Permit January 2018 (PDF)
• Brunner Island Draft NPDES Fact Sheet January 2018 (PDF)
• Brunner Island CACP February 2018 (PDF)

Waste

• Brunner Island Disposal Area 8 Interim Measures Plan, December 18, 2019 (PDF)
• Brunner Island Basin 7 Work Plan DEP Response Letter, August 19, 2020 (PDF)

Temperature Variances

• October 15, 2024
  On October 15, 2024, Brunner documented a greater than -20 degree Fahrenheit change in temperature, in a one-hour period, in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. The change in temperature occurred when Unit 1 tripped. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. DEP responded to the site and documented no impacts to aquatic life. Brunner will submit a follow-up incident report to the Department within 10 days.​
• April 8, 2024
  On April 8th, 2024, Brunner documented a -14.26 degree Fahrenheit change in temperature, in a one hour period, in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. The change in temperature occurred when Unit 3 tripped. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will submit a follow-up incident report to the Department within 10 days.
• February 29, 2024
  10 Day Variance Report
  On February 29th, 2024, Brunner documented a -10.67 degree Fahrenheit change in temperature, in a one hour period, in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. The change in temperature occurred when Unit 1 tripped. Initial investigation by Brunner and the Department revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will submit a follow-up incident report to the Department within 10 days.
• February 8, 2024
  Notice of Violation Response February 8, 2024
• January 26, 2024
  Notice of Violation January 26, 2024
• January 18, 2024
  On January 18th, 2024, Brunner documented a -10.11 degree Fahrenheit change in temperature, in a one hour period, in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. The change in temperature occurred when Unit 2 tripped. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will submit a follow-up incident report to the Department within 10 days.
• January 17, 2024
  On January 17th, 2024, Brunner documented a -9.01 degree Fahrenheit change in temperature, in a one hour period, in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. The change in temperature occurred when Unit 1 tripped. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will submit a follow-up incident report to the Department within 10 days.
• May 11, 2023
  On May 11, 2023, Brunner documented a -8.96 degree Fahrenheit change in temperature, in a one hour period, in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. The change in temperature occurred when Unit 2 tripped. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will submit a follow-up incident report to the Department within 10 days.
• March 12, 2023
  On March 12, 2023, Brunner reported a -14 degree Fahrenheit change in temperature, in a one hour period, in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. Change in temperature occurred when Unit 2 tripped. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will submit a follow-up incident report within 10 days. 
  
• December 29, 2022
  On December 29, 2022, Brunner reported a -9 degree change in temperature, in a one hour period, in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. Change in temperature occurred during the shutdown process and initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will submit a follow-up incident report within 10 days.
• December 23, 2022
  On December 23, 2022, Brunner documented a 19.1-degree Fahrenheit change in temperature, in a one hour period, in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. The change in temperature occurred when Unit 2 tripped. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish and a follow-up investigation, by their consultant, documented one dead Bluegill. Brunner will submit a follow-up incident report to the Department within 10 days.
• October 29, 2022
  On October 29, 2022, Brunner reported a 7-degree change in temperature, in a one hour period, in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. Change in temperature occurred during the shutdown process and initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will submit a follow-up incident report within 10 days.
• October 26, 2022
  On October 26, 2022, Brunner Island reported that two units shutdown due to a mechanical failure which caused a 16-degree change in temperature, in a one hour period, in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. The DEP also conducted a site inspection and requested a follow-up incident report be submitted.
• April 7, 2022
  On April 7, 2022, Brunner Island reported a unit shutdown which caused a 6-degree Fahrenheit change of temperature (during a one-hour period) in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will conduct additional investigations and submit a report on the incident to the DEP within 10 business days.
• April 4, 2022
  On April 4, 2022, Brunner Island reported a unit shutdown due to an emergency repair which caused a 6-degree Fahrenheit change of temperature (during a one-hour period) in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will conduct additional investigations and submit a report on the incident to the DEP within 10 business days.
• February 16, 2022
  On February 16, 2022, Brunner Island reported a 9-degree Fahrenheit change of temperature (during a one-hour period) in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River during a unit shutdown. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will conduct additional investigations and submit a report on the incident to the DEP within 10 business days of the initial notification.
• January 15 & 17, 2022
  On January 17, 2022, Brunner Island reported two unexpected unit shutdowns which caused 6-degree Fahrenheit changes of temperature (during a one-hour period) in its discharge channel to the Susquehanna River. The first temperature exceedance occurred on January 15, 2022 between 19:59 and 21:00 hours. The second temperature exceedance occurred on January 17, 2022 between 05:49 and 05:52 hours. Initial investigation by Brunner revealed no evidence of impact to fish. Brunner will conduct additional investigations and submit a report on the incidents to the DEP within 10 business days of the initial notification.
• May 4, 2021
• January 17, 2020
• November 26, 2019

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