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SRBC approves permits for Lock Haven wells at Madsen and Quaker Hill supporting up to 1.44 million gpd
Summary
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved permits for two new Lock Haven wells at Madsen and Quaker Hill allowing a combined average withdrawal of 1,440,000 gallons per day to supplement the water system and provide drought/resilience capacity.
City staff informed council that the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) has approved permits for two new municipal wells on Yundale Road at the Madsen and Quaker Hill sites.
The SRBC permits allow a combined average withdrawal of 1,440,000 gallons per day, staff said, to supplement the municipal water system. Staff explained the wells are intended to provide alternative sources when the city’s river intake or filtration authority services are unavailable, to support water-quality contingencies and to provide capacity for future growth in the city’s water service area.
The information was provided for council’s awareness; no formal council action was required or taken at the meeting. Staff noted the approvals were also shared with the suburban water authority and the Central Clinton County Water Filtration Authority for coordination.
Council did not discuss specific implementation timelines or capital costs for well construction at the meeting.
