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State: Connecticut
Waterbody ID: CT6000-00_03
Location: From inlet to Lake Lillinonah (Northwestern most portion, DS of Lovers Leap Road crossing), at confluence with Town Farm Brook, New Milford/Bridgewater town border, US to Boardman Road crossing (between Route 7 and RailRoad tracks), New Milford.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 5.09
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Housatonic
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- Water Quality Assessment Status
- Causes of Impairment
- Probable Sources Contributing to Impairments
- TMDLs That Apply to This Waterbody
State: Connecticut
Waterbody ID: CT6000-00_03
Location: From inlet to Lake Lillinonah (Northwestern most portion, DS of Lovers Leap Road crossing), at confluence with Town Farm Brook, New Milford/Bridgewater town border, US to Boardman Road crossing (between Route 7 and RailRoad tracks), New Milford.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 5.09
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Housatonic
2010 Waterbody Report for Housatonic River-03
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- Assessment Database
- Statewide Statistical Surveys
- How's My Waterway Local Search tool
- Pollution Categories Summary Document
Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2010
The overall status of this waterbody is Impaired.
Description of this table
| Designated Use | Designated Use Group | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
| Habitat For Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Not Assessed |
| Recreation | Recreation | Good |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Fish Consumption | TMDL alternative |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminated Sediments | Legacy/Historical Pollutants | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) |
| Industrial Point Source Discharge | Industrial | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) |
| Sources Outside State Jurisdiction Or Borders | Other | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) |
TMDLs That Apply to this waterbody
No TMDL data have been recorded by EPA for this waterbody.