Chester County Water Resources Authority


What We Do

 
We provide:
  • flood protection
  • reservoir water supplies
  • water science, information and planning 
  • stormwater management planning
Today's Water Levels

2019 Chester County Municipal Stormwater Summit


Adapting to Changing Trends in Chester County:
Growth, Rainfall Patterns, and Stormwater


September 20, 2019, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Chester County Public Training Safety Campus
137 Modena Road, Coatesville PA 19320
Pre-registration is not required and there is no registration fee.

Updating Chester County’s Water Plans

Learn about the planning process for updating Watersheds and the County-wide Act 167 Stormwater Management Plan here.

The Model Ordinance Amendment for Act 15 "High Tunnels" exemption is here.

Things to Know


What is a Watershed - and How Does it Work?


Understanding what a watershed is and how it works is the first step to clean water for our communities and our environment. Find out more. 
 

Current Water Conditions


A set of color graphs and maps presents a visual snapshot of current rainfall amounts, groundwater levels and streamflow conditions for Chester County.

Streams and Lakes of Chester County


You can find out  information about the streams and lakes in Chester County through interactive maps, an overview summary, and more. 

Chester County Municipalities

Stormwater management and water resources information available to assist local municipalities

Things to Do

 

Upcoming Events

Chester County Municipal Stormwater Summit - details above
This annual event provides updates and new information on municipal stormwater management and state regulations for municipal staff and their consultants, and conservation organizations. 
  

Join a Watershed Conservation Organization

There are many local Water Conservation groups. Get involved with one that protects your local watershed.
 

Help at Various Clean-up Events throughout our Watersheds


Find an event via Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful website. Also check with your local watershed association or municipality. 
 

Participate in the Volunteer Rainfall Observer Network


Volunteer to keep a daily log of rain gauge readings and submit the log on a monthly basis. 
   

Right-To-Know Information


Click here for Chester County Water Resources Authority's Right-To-Know information.