River Commission Hears Water Woes Publicly
Published Date: 3/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is hosting a public hearing on April 23, 2026, where folks can speak up about water projects that might affect local water use. This is the only chance to give live comments before the Commission decides on these projects at their June 4 meeting. Written comments are due by May 4, so don’t miss your shot to weigh in on water withdrawals and renewals that impact communities in Pennsylvania.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Huge Power Plant Water Withdrawal Request
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC applied to renew and modify approvals to withdraw up to 73.200 million gallons per day (mgd) from the Susquehanna River (peak day) and to use up to 21.000 mgd consumptively; the Commission will consider this application at its June 4, 2026 meeting after the April 23, 2026 hearing. This application is for the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (Docket No. 20221203).
Municipal Authority Renewal and Diversion
The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Berlin applied to renew groundwater withdrawals of up to 0.220 mgd (Well 9) and 0.153 mgd (Well 10), request consumptive use up to 0.498 mgd (peak day), and request an out-of-basin diversion of up to 0.498 mgd (30-day average). The Commission will consider this application at its June 4, 2026 meeting following the April 23, 2026 hearing and the written comment deadline of May 4, 2026.
Food Processor Groundwater Application (NY)
Chobani, LLC applied for a groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.756 mgd (30-day average) from Well 4 at South Edmeston, Town of Columbus, Chenango County, New York. The application will be considered at the Commission's June 4, 2026 meeting after the April 23, 2026 hearing; written comments are due by May 4, 2026.
One Chance for Oral Public Comments
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (ending at 8:00 p.m. or when testimony ends) that is the only opportunity to give live oral comments on the listed water projects before the Commission meets on June 4, 2026. Written comments must be received by May 4, 2026; you can attend in person in Harrisburg, PA or call toll-free 1-877-304-9269 and enter passcode 2619070.
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2026-05822 — Actions Taken at the March 12, 2026 Meeting
On March 12, 2026, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave the green light to 16 water projects, including some big renewals and a water use increase for Amazon’s data center. They also updated their investment rules and approved new grants to support environmental efforts. These moves affect local communities and businesses by managing water use wisely and supporting conservation, with some changes kicking in right away.
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2026-04864 — General Permit Notice
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