Public Hearing:

Public Hearing: On December 27, 2025, the Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP" or "Department") drafted an NPDES Permit for the PA American Water Manwalamink Wastewater Treatment Plant ("WWTP") in Smithfield Township, Monroe County. Written public comments were received during the public comment period. The Department will hold a public hearing to accept additional comments on draft NPDES Permit No. PA0061786 for the discharge of treated sewage from Manwalamink WWTP to Brodhead Creek (CWF (existing use)). The applicant is as follows: Pennsylvania American Water, 852 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Contact: James Runzer The public hearing will be conducted on Thursday, April 16, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Smithfield Township Municipal Center, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Representatives from the Department's Clean Water Program will be in attendance. The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Patricia Monahan at pamonahan@pa.gov. The Department will accept requests no later than 4:00 PM on April 15, 2026. The Department requests that individuals limit their testimony to 5 minutes so that all individuals have the opportunity to testify. The Department can only review comments made with regard to draft NPDES Permit No. PA0061786. Written copies of oral testimony are requested. All comments, whether delivered orally during the hearing or submitted in writing, will carry equal weight and consideration with DEP. All individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they so desire; however, individuals who preregister to testify will be given priority on the agenda. Persons with a disability who wish to testify and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact Patricia Monahan at pamonahan@pa.gov or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department can meet their needs. The draft NPDES permit and supporting documentation is available for review at the DEP Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA. For further information, contact Patricia Monahan of the Department's Northeast Regional Office at 570.826.2035 March 19 2026 LSOM0480557