Watershed Profile: Apalachin Creek near Apalachin, NY
Watershed Overview
Apalachin Creek begins in the northwest corner of Susquehanna County, PA and flows north into the Susquehanna River at Apalachin, NY. The majority of the watershed is contained within northwestern Susquehanna County, PA and southeastern Tioga County, NY. The monitoring station is located near the confluence with the Susquehanna River at Apalachin, NY.
Drainage Characteristics
- Drainage Area (square miles): 42.81
- Total Stream Length (miles): 71.5
- Average Annual Flow at Station (NHD) (cfs): 57.8
- Population (2020): 3,219
Stream Classifications (Pennsylvania)
Designation | Miles |
---|---|
Cold Water Fisheries | 36.05 |
High-Quality Cold Water Fisheries | 9.81 |
Total | 45.86 |
Stream Classifications (New York)
Classification | Use | Miles |
---|---|---|
Class C | Support Fisheries (Non-Contact) | 25.59 |
Total | 25.59 |
- Land Use
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Description Percentage Water 0.32 Developed Open Space 4.70 Low Urban 0.78 Medium Urban 0.26 High Urban 0.12 Barren 0.33 Deciduous Forest 34.11 Coniferous Forest 5.55 Mixed Forest 29.20 Shrub Scrub 0.52 Grassland Herbaceous 0.64 Pasture/Hay 21.14 Cropland 0.85 Wetlands 1.48
Underlying Geology
Rock Type | Percentage |
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Sandstone | 16.86 |
Shale | 83.14 |
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Recent Results
Sample Time | 10/7/2024 4:00:00 PM |
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Temperature (C) | 16.89 |
Specific Conductivity (mS/cm) | 0.243 |
PH | 6.79 |
Turbidity (NTU+) | 0.99 |
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) | 8.88 |
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Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Pads 11
- Natural Gas Water Withdrawals 0
Public Water Supply Withdrawals
- Groundwater 4
- Surface Water 0
NPDES Discharges
Description | Count |
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Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation | 0 |
Mining/Quarry | 3 |
Stormwater | 0 |
Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sewage Treatment Plant | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Stream Impairments
Source | Category | Miles |
---|---|---|
Source Unknown | Recreational | 25.10 |