Watershed Profile: Quittapahilla Creek near Syner, PA
Watershed Overview
Quittapahilla Creek generally flows east to west before it joins the Swatara Creek. The Quittapahilla Creek Watershed is entirely within Lebanon County, PA. The monitoring station is located near its confluence with the Swatara Creek.
Drainage Characteristics
- Drainage Area (square miles): 73.84
- Total Stream Length (miles): 82.2
- Average Annual Flow at Station (NHD) (cfs): 105.5
- Population (2020): 72,161
Stream Classifications (Pennsylvania)
Designation | Miles |
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Trout Stocked Fisheries | 82.25 |
Total | 82.25 |
- Land Use
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Description Percentage Water 0.58 Developed Open Space 11.63 Low Urban 12.47 Medium Urban 7.06 High Urban 3.68 Barren 0.58 Deciduous Forest 11.22 Coniferous Forest 0.06 Mixed Forest 2.08 Shrub Scrub 0.15 Grassland Herbaceous 0.19 Pasture/Hay 10.60 Cropland 39.54 Wetlands 0.17
Underlying Geology
Rock Type | Percentage |
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Conglomerate | 3.14 |
Dolomite | 25.02 |
Limestone | 49.60 |
Other | 4.45 |
Sandstone | 6.59 |
Shale | 11.20 |
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Recent Results
Sample Time | 10/7/2024 1:30:00 PM |
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Temperature (C) | 16.85 |
Specific Conductivity (mS/cm) | 0.704 |
PH | 7.87 |
Turbidity (NTU+) | 2.83 |
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) | 10.67 |
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Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Pads 0
- Natural Gas Water Withdrawals 0
Public Water Supply Withdrawals
- Groundwater 29
- Surface Water 1
NPDES Discharges
Description | Count |
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Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation | 18 |
Mining/Quarry | 3 |
Stormwater | 75 |
Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sewage Treatment Plant | 7 |
Other | 28 |
Stream Impairments
Source | Category | Miles |
---|---|---|
Agriculture | Aquatic Life | 55.00 |
Crop Production | Aquatic Life | 6.80 |
Streambank Modifications | Aquatic Life | 13.40 |
Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers | Aquatic Life | 38.90 |
Source Unknown | Recreational | 80.00 |