Susquehanna River Basin Commission Mandates Water Withdrawal Stops in Pennsylvania
What happened
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission mandated water withdrawal stops for shale drillers and their water suppliers at 48 locations in Pennsylvania's Northern Tier. These shutoffs cover seven counties, including Bradford. Additionally, 12 shale water sources are currently on a watch list for potential shutdowns.
Why it matters
The regulatory action restricts water use for shale drilling operations in the Susquehanna area. This mandate is a response to dry autumn conditions that have caused many small streams in Pennsylvania's Northern Tier to run low.
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has authority over and manages water resources within Pennsylvania, a state that is part of the larger Susquehanna River Basin stretching through Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Who's involved
- Susquehanna River Basin CommissionWater management agency that mandates withdrawal stops and regulates water use in the Susquehanna area
- PennsylvaniaState where the regulatory action is imposing widespread operational constraints
- BradfordLocation where the Susquehanna River Basin Commission mandated water withdrawal stops
- SusquehannaArea where the Susquehanna River Basin Commission regulates water use for shale drilling infrastructure
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Shale drilling infrastructure in the Susquehanna area might face restricted water use, affecting production costs.
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The entities involved
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Susquehanna River Basin Commission
water management agency in the United States created by interstate compact
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Pennsylvania
state of the United States of America