Pennsylvania Run Watershed

LOJIC Disclaimer

The Pennsylvania Run Watershed is approximately 7 square miles. There is one sampling station located within the watershed. Pennsylvania Run is on the state (303d) list for aquatic life and recreational impairment. The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) classifies streams based upon their potential use, whether they may be used for recreational purposes, whether they support aquatic life, etc. The 303d list identifies streams within Kentucky that do not meet their designated use or partially fail to meet their designated use.

Water quality and biological diversity within Pennsylvania Run are impaired, and show moderate levels of impact. Fecal coliforms exceed recreational standards over one third of the time. The elevation of fecal coliforms is likely due to septic tanks, several package wastewater treatment plants, and animal waste from farms. Nutrient enrichment is also a problem in the watershed. Much of the nutrient load to the stream comes from chemically treated lawns and golf courses, small agriculture, septic tanks and package wastewater treatment plants. The stream is also being impacted by heavy silt loads from construction sites and agriculture. These impacts threaten the habitat quality within the stream and the diversity of life it now supports.

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