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Water Resources Planning Act

The Water Resources Planning Act (Act 220) was passed in late 2002. The primary objective of this Act is to update the state water plan. Many activities will be occuring over the next few years including the documentation of large water users (over 10,000 gallons per day). Click on the links below to learn more about the Act and its requirements.

• Summary of Act 220 (PSU Fact Sheet)
• Summary of Act 220 for Agricultural Water Users
• Frequently Asked Questions About Act 220
• Estimating Water Usage for Dairy Operations (Excel Spreadsheet)
• Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Water Use Pre-Registration Forms (DEP)
• Estimating Your Home and Farm Water Use
• Read the Entire Act
• Map of Regional Boundaries (DEP)
• Estimated Water Withdrawals and Use In Pennsylvania, 1995 (USGS)
• DEP Act 220 Web Site