Commission Approves More Pennsylvania Water Withdrawals
Published Date: 6/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved several projects in May 2026 that use water for things like manufacturing and energy drilling. These approvals let companies withdraw millions of gallons of water daily, mostly in Pennsylvania townships. If you’re involved in these industries, keep an eye on these renewals and new permits—they shape water use and could impact local water supplies and operations.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
May approvals allow multi‑million gallon withdrawals
Between May 1 and May 31, 2026, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission issued approvals that allow projects to consumptively use millions of gallons per day. Individual approvals listed in the notice range from 1.3000 mgd up to 8.0000 mgd and are located in Pennsylvania townships, with approval dates in May 2026.
Manufacturing plant allowed 1.3000 mgd withdrawal
SVC Manufacturing, Inc. (Gatorade--Mountaintop) received an Approval by Rule to consumptively use up to 1.3000 mgd, with approval dated May 5, 2026, in Wright Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Numerous drilling pad renewals/mods approved
The notice lists many renewals and a modification for energy/drilling pads (e.g., Coterra, Expand Operating, XTO, EXCO) with per‑project consumptive uses up to 7.5000 mgd and one listed up to 8.0000 mgd; several approvals are dated May 11, May 20, May 24, May 26, May 28, and May 29, 2026, in Pennsylvania townships.
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Related Federal Register Documents
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