The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a proposed Total Maximum Daily Load water quality plan for Johnston Run Watershed in Franklin County.  (April 8 PA Bulletin, page 2016)

The water quality impairments addressed by this document were caused by excessive siltation from: agriculture, grazing in riparian zones, and urban runoff/storm sewers sources.

Click Here for a copy of the proposed TMDL.

Comments are due by May 8.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.   (April 8 PA Bulletin, page 2016)

Questions and comments should be directed to Michael Morris at michamorri@pa.gov or call 717-772-5670.

Visit DEP’s PRP/TMDL Plans webpage for more information on this program.

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[Posted: April 7, 2023]

4/10/2023