Watershed Profile: North Branch Muddy Creek near Muddy Creek Forks, PA
Watershed Overview
The North Branch Muddy Creek Watershed is located completely in York County, PA. The creek generally flows north to south before it enters Muddy Creek near Muddy Creek Forks, PA.
Drainage Characteristics
- Drainage Area (square miles): 43.78
- Total Stream Length (miles): 71.6
- Average Annual Flow at Station (NHD) (cfs): 57.2
- Population (2020): 9,713
Stream Classifications (Pennsylvania)
Designation | Miles |
---|---|
Cold Water Fisheries | 54.33 |
Exceptional Value | 17.29 |
Total | 71.62 |
- Land Use
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Description Percentage Water 0.04 Developed Open Space 9.71 Low Urban 2.66 Medium Urban 0.60 High Urban 0.17 Deciduous Forest 30.38 Coniferous Forest 0.09 Mixed Forest 3.93 Shrub Scrub 0.78 Grassland Herbaceous 0.13 Pasture/Hay 9.11 Cropland 42.02 Wetlands 0.38
Underlying Geology
Rock Type | Percentage |
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Other | 100.00 |
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Recent Results
Sample Time | 12/8/2024 10:15:00 PM |
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Temperature (C) | 3.1 |
Specific Conductivity (mS/cm) | 0.174 |
PH | 7.4 |
Turbidity (NTU+) | 3.16 |
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) | 13.48 |
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Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Pads 0
- Natural Gas Water Withdrawals 0
Public Water Supply Withdrawals
- Groundwater 7
- Surface Water 0
NPDES Discharges
Description | Count |
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Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation | 0 |
Mining/Quarry | 0 |
Stormwater | 2 |
Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sewage Treatment Plant | 1 |
Other | 6 |
Stream Impairments
Source | Category | Miles |
---|---|---|
Agriculture | Aquatic Life | 6.80 |
Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers | Aquatic Life | 6.80 |