Grandpa's Water Rights: Old Projects Dodge New Permit Fees
Published Date: 3/12/2026
Notice
Summary
If you have water projects in the Susquehanna River Basin, this notice is for you! The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is listing projects that got special 'grandfathered' registration during February 2026, meaning they’re officially recognized under old rules. This helps certain companies keep using water without new fees or permits, but only if they registered by February 28, 2026.
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Crystal Lake Project: GF Registration
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission listed a Grandfathering (GF) Registration for Pennsylvania‑American Water Company’s Crystal Lake Service Territory (GF Certificate No. GF-202602310). The certificate was issued on February 3, 2026, covering projects in Bear Creek and Fairview Townships, Luzerne County, PA, including Crystal Lake Reservoir and named tributaries.
Steelton Quarry: GF Registration
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission listed a Grandfathering (GF) Registration for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.’s Steelton Quarry (GF Certificate No. GF-202602311). The certificate was issued on February 25, 2026, for the Steelton Borough and Swatara Township, Dauphin County, PA project, noting quarry sump and consumptive use.
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2026-05817 — Public Hearing
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2026-04864 — General Permit Notice
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2026-01793 — Commission Meeting
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Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-04862 — Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission renewed water use approvals for several energy projects in Pennsylvania during February 2026. These projects, mostly drilling pads, can each use millions of gallons of water daily, helping keep energy production flowing smoothly. If you live or work near Susquehanna, Lycoming, Clinton, or Bradford counties, these updates might affect local water use and energy jobs.
Next: 2026-04864 — General Permit Notice
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave the green light to several fish nursery projects in Pennsylvania during February 2026. These permits let groups withdraw specific amounts of water from local streams and wells to support fish farming without extra fees or delays. If you’re involved in water use or fish nurseries in this area, these approvals keep things flowing smoothly and on schedule.
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