Watershed Profile: Lititz Run near Lititz, PA
Watershed Overview
Lititz Run is located entirely in Lancaster County, PA and it flows southeast until its confluence with the Conestoga River. Lititz Run originates at Lititz Springs, in Lititz PA. The monitoring station is located in the middle of the watershed.
Drainage Characteristics
- Drainage Area (square miles): 14.41
- Total Stream Length (miles): 15.8
- Average Annual Flow at Station (NHD) (cfs): 19.7
- Population (2020): 17,852
Stream Classifications (Pennsylvania)
Designation | Miles |
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Warm Water Fisheries | 15.80 |
Total | 15.80 |
- Land Use
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Description Percentage Water 0.07 Developed Open Space 13.62 Low Urban 16.54 Medium Urban 8.82 High Urban 2.77 Barren 0.08 Deciduous Forest 2.35 Coniferous Forest 0.04 Mixed Forest 3.68 Shrub Scrub 0.41 Grassland Herbaceous 0.12 Pasture/Hay 11.56 Cropland 39.92 Wetlands 0.04
Underlying Geology
Rock Type | Percentage |
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Dolomite | 5.89 |
Limestone | 58.83 |
Shale | 35.28 |
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Recent Results
Sample Time | 11/21/2024 10:00:00 AM |
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Temperature (C) | 11.49 |
Specific Conductivity (mS/cm) | 0.722 |
PH | 7.83 |
Turbidity (NTU+) | 11.92 |
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) | 9.47 |
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Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Pads 0
- Natural Gas Water Withdrawals 0
Public Water Supply Withdrawals
- Groundwater 11
- Surface Water 0
NPDES Discharges
Description | Count |
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Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation | 3 |
Mining/Quarry | 0 |
Stormwater | 14 |
Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sewage Treatment Plant | 1 |
Other | 6 |
Stream Impairments
Source | Category | Miles |
---|---|---|
Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers | Aquatic Life | 5.80 |
Source Unknown | Recreational | 15.80 |