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DEP Hearing: PA American Water Manwalamink

Event Details

Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 92a.83 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on April 16, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM at the Smithfield Township Municipal Center, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

The purpose of the public hearing is to take testimony concerning DEP’s intent to issue NPDES Permit No. PA0061786 to PA American Water Co. for the discharge of treated sewage from PA American Water Co. Manwalamink to Brodhead Creek (CWF (existing use)) located in Smithfield Township, Monroe County.

In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82, DEP published notice of the draft NPDES permit in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on December 27, 2025, to allow for public comment regarding this proposal. Appointments may be made to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-826-5472.

The Department will accept and record testimony concerning PA American Water Co.’s application. Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact DEP’s Community Relations Coordinator, Patti Monahan at pamonahan@pa.gov or 570.826.2035 no later than 4:00 PM on April 15, 2026. Organizations are encouraged to designate one witness to present testimony on behalf of the organization.

Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Clean Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Written submittals must contain the following:

  • Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
  • Identification of the proposed draft NPDES Permit No. (PA0061786).
  • Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the NPDES Permit.

Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.