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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.

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)

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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.

Check out a few of our favorite things:

Watersheds Plan
2008 Annual Report - The Year In Review
NEW!!! 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

Clean, Fresh Water:

Connecting Costs and Challenges

On December 16, 2008, Chester County 2020 partnered with the Chester County Commissioners, Chester County Water Resources Authority, Chester County Planning Commission, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and Greenspace Alliance to host a community conversation around water.

Get your copy of the report here.

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Post Construction Stormwater Management Model Ordinance

The model ordinance is intended to be used by municipalities as a basis to achieve more effective and consistent stormwater management throughout Chester County and its watersheds.

{Watersheds Plan} Watersheds - An Integrated Water Resources Plan
for Chester County, PA and Its Watersheds.

Right to Know Officer: Emily Gallo

Find the Right to Know Policy and Request Form here

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