The Poquessing Creek Watershed rises from tributary streams in Lower Moreland and Lower Southampton Townships. These waters join the mainstem of the creek, which then carves out the border between Bensalem Township and Philadelphia before discharging into the Delaware River.
Watershed Fast Facts
Area
drains approximately 22 square miles
Stream Miles
approximately 45 linear miles
Population
approximately 105,000 residents
Counties/Municipalities
encompasses areas of Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery counties, with all or parts of four municipalities, including Lower Moreland, Bensalem, Lower Southampton, and Upper Southampton
Impervious Cover
approximately 38% impervious
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