Watershed Profile: Chiques Creek near Route 283
Watershed Overview
The headwaters of Chiques Creek are located in Lebanon County, PA, but the majority of the watershed lies within Lancaster County, PA. The stream flows south through the western half of the county until its confluence with the Susquehanna River. The monitoring station is located in the middle of the watershed near Route 283.
Drainage Characteristics
- Drainage Area (square miles): 49.28
- Total Stream Length (miles): 76.6
- Average Annual Flow at Station (NHD) (cfs): 70.5
- Population (2020): 20,000
Stream Classifications (Pennsylvania)
Designation | Miles |
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High-Quality Cold Water Fisheries | 10.20 |
Warm Water Fisheries | 66.44 |
Total | 76.64 |
- Land Use
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Description Percentage Water 0.08 Developed Open Space 8.02 Low Urban 6.89 Medium Urban 3.46 High Urban 2.09 Barren 0.04 Deciduous Forest 19.99 Coniferous Forest 0.04 Mixed Forest 3.20 Shrub Scrub 0.84 Grassland Herbaceous 0.18 Pasture/Hay 10.34 Cropland 43.66 Wetlands 1.18
Underlying Geology
Rock Type | Percentage |
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Conglomerate | 6.49 |
Dolomite | 2.65 |
Limestone | 24.67 |
Other | 4.88 |
Sandstone | 21.38 |
Shale | 39.92 |
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Recent Results
Sample Time | 10/7/2024 4:00:00 PM |
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Temperature (C) | 16.99 |
Specific Conductivity (mS/cm) | 0.594 |
PH | 7.78 |
Turbidity (NTU+) | 6.28 |
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) | 9.16 |
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Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Pads 0
- Natural Gas Water Withdrawals 0
Public Water Supply Withdrawals
- Groundwater 60
- Surface Water 0
NPDES Discharges
Description | Count |
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Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation | 10 |
Mining/Quarry | 0 |
Stormwater | 24 |
Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sewage Treatment Plant | 5 |
Other | 13 |
Stream Impairments
Source | Category | Miles |
---|---|---|
Agriculture | Aquatic Life | 69.30 |
Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers | Aquatic Life | 31.00 |
Source Unknown | Recreational | 52.00 |