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State: Connecticut
Waterbody ID: CT-E2_007
Location: See Map for Boundaries. Eastern portion of LIS from Mumford Point to eastern most tip of Groton Long Point (includes outer Mumford cove and all of Venetian Harbor), out approximately 1000 ft offshore.
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: .555
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Thames
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- Water Quality Assessment Status
- Causes of Impairment
- Probable Sources Contributing to Impairments
- TMDLs That Apply to This Waterbody
- Previous Causes of Impairment Now Attaining All Uses
State: Connecticut
Waterbody ID: CT-E2_007
Location: See Map for Boundaries. Eastern portion of LIS from Mumford Point to eastern most tip of Groton Long Point (includes outer Mumford cove and all of Venetian Harbor), out approximately 1000 ft offshore.
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: .555
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Thames
Data are also available for these years: 2008
2010 Waterbody Report for LIS EB Shore - Outer Mumford Cove, Groton
Click on the waterbody for an interactive map
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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 | Good |
| Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Not Assessed |
| Recreation | Recreation | Not Assessed |
| Shellfish Harvesting For Direct Consumption Where Authorized | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Pathogens | Shellfish Harvesting For Direct Consumption Where Authorized | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Marina/Boating Sanitary On-Vessel Discharges | Recreational Boating And Marinas | Fecal Coliform |
| Residential Districts | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Fecal Coliform |
| Unspecified Urban Stormwater | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Fecal Coliform |
| Waterfowl | Natural/Wildlife | Fecal Coliform |
TMDLs That Apply to this waterbody
No TMDL data have been recorded by EPA for this waterbody.
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.