Welcome to the Chester County Water Resources Authority

 ... providing the water resources science, engineering and planning necessary to protect public safety, to preserve the integrity of Chester County's natural water resources and watershed systems, and to balance the needs of all water users in support of Landscapes, Watersheds, and planned growth for Chester County.

ATTENTION - JOB OPENING: The Chester County Water Resources Authority is seeking a Water Resources Specialist to provide support to the Authority in management and operation of the Authority's Flood Control/Reservoir facilities, properties, wetlands, lakes, and natural areas; monitoring of hydrologic conditions; water resources data collection and analyses; related field activities and technical projects. See requisition #652 in the Chester County Job Opening report at the link below to learn more and how to apply. Chester County: Employment Opportunities

Rain Garden Resources Interested in adding a rain garden to your "green" landscape? Check out these easy step-by-step How-to manuals: Rain Gardens - A how-to manual for homeowners (© University of Wisconsin) Rain Gardens - A household way to improve water quality in your community (© University of Wisconsin)

{Mouse Pad Raindrop}   Hydrologic Conditions Update  - Updated weekly this link gives you easy access to our weekly Hydrologic Conditions Summary, the latest Observation Well Monitoring Report, the latest Observation Well Monitoring Map, and the most recent Rainfall Observers Report.

• Watersheds Plan
• 2008 Annual Report - The Year In Review
• Annual Awards Dinner - April 29, 2009
• Valley Creek Integrated Stormwater Management Plan
• Post Construction Stormwater Management Model Ordinance
• Hydrological Conditions - Reports and Gage Maps 
• Weekly Hydrological Report
• Watersheds of Chester County - Maps & Posters Available
• U.S. Geological Survey Programs in Chester County
  • Stream Gages of Chester County
  • Ground Water - Well 10
  • Chester County Stream Water Quality Network 
• Rain Garden Information
  • Rain Gardens - A how-to manual for homeowners (© University of Wisconsin)
  • Rain Gardens - A household way to improve water quality in your community (© University of Wisconsin)
• Public Education Brochures  
  • Stormwater Basin Retrofit 
  • Reducing Stormwater and Flooding 
  • Maintaining Stormwater Facilities 
  • Managing Small Ponds 
  • Stream Restoration