Permits Granted to Extinguish Pennsylvania Mine Fire Using Basin Water
Published Date: 4/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved new general permits in March 2026, including a key project to put out a mine fire in Pennsylvania. This affects local environmental groups and agencies working on water use and safety, allowing limited water use for firefighting. These permits keep projects moving smoothly without extra costs or delays.
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Permit OKs 0.068 mgd for Mine Fire
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved a general permit (GP-02-202603022) on March 3, 2026 allowing the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to extinguish the Hanover Reservoir mine fire in Hanover Township, Luzerne County, PA. The permit approves consumptive water use up to 0.068 mgd (30-day average) from Well 1 for that purpose and is listed in the period March 1–31, 2026.
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