Human Uses Through The Centuries

Human Uses Through The Centuries. The Codorus Creek Endures. , From early industrialization to present-day uses, Codorus Creek has been an integral part of York's history and continues to be an important asset today and for centuries to come., Settling Codorus Creek , Among the first industrial sites along the waterway was Loucks Mill. Powered by the creek, the mill fueled the local economy and served as an epicenter for social exchanges.Modern Uses of Codorus Creek , As you enjoy your time on this rail trail today, keep your eyes open for modern uses of the waterway., Flood Control , In 1942, Indian Rock Dam was completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Located to the south, at the junction of the south and west branches of Codorus Creek, the dam helps to control flood waters upstream of the City of York. Sections of the rail trail are located on earthen levees, also constructed by the Corps, to protect lives and property in the city and surrounding communities., Drinking Water , Since 1846, The York Water Company has been using the south and east branches of Codorus Creek as a source of safe, high-quality drinking water. In 1912 and 1967, York Water built Lake Williams and Lake Redman on the east branch of Codorus Creek to mitigate the effects of droughts., Recreation , Codorus Creek and its surrounding outdoor assets are utilized heavily throughout York County for fishing, boating, hiking, running, birdwatching and bicycling thanks to the development of York County's Heritage Rail Trail clean water regulations, and damming., Wastewater , Codorus Creek is a true working river. Nearly 250,000 people use its waters, after which the water flows into several wastewater treatments plants where it is filtered, treated, and disinfected before returning to the creek. Downstream, you can observe water from York's Wastewater Treatment Plant being aerated by flowing over a series of steps before reentering the creek., Our Impact on the Creek , Man-made uses of the waterway have improved the lives of York's inhabitants, but at times these improvements have affected the creek's water quality. Through new technology, environmental monitoring and regulations, and the power of concerned citizens, Codorus Creek is making a comeback.