Water Meeting Happens: Some Projects Approved, Details MIA
Published Date: 12/8/2025
Notice
Summary
On December 4, 2025, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave the green light to 14 water projects, renewed important water withdrawal permits, and extended an emergency certificate for Mott's LLP. These actions affect local water users and businesses by setting new fees and ensuring water use stays safe and fair. The new fee schedule kicks in for 2026, so folks should be ready for some changes in costs and rules soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
2026 Regulatory Fee Schedule Adopted
On December 4, 2025 the Commission adopted the 2026 Regulatory Program Fee Schedule. The fee schedule is identified as the 2026 schedule and will take effect in 2026, so regulated water users and businesses should expect changes to the fees they pay next year.
14 Water Withdrawal Permits Renewed
The Commission approved 14 regulatory program projects on December 4, 2025 that renew or modify water withdrawals and consumptive uses. Examples include Aqua Pennsylvania's renewal for up to 0.392 mgd (30-day average), College Township Water Authority renewal for up to 1.800 mgd (30-day average), and a modification allowing up to 3.000 mgd (peak day) for Expand Operating LLC (Wyalusing Creek). These approvals allow the listed entities to continue specified withdrawals.
Aquaport Withdrawal Application Tabled
The Commission tabled Aquaport, LLC's application (Old Lycoming Township, PA) for a groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.250 mgd (30-day average) from Well 1. The application was not approved at the December 4, 2025 meeting and remains pending.
Emergency Certificate Extended for Mott's Plant
The Commission adopted Resolution 2025-08 to extend an emergency certificate for Mott's LLP -- Aspers Plant at the December 4, 2025 meeting. The extension allows Mott's Aspers Plant to continue operating under the emergency certificate.
Two Grant Amendments Approved
The Commission approved two grant amendments at its December 4, 2025 meeting. The notice lists the approval but does not include further details about the grant recipients or amounts.
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