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State: New Mexico
Waterbody ID: NM-2214.A_090
Location: HUC:13060001, Pecos Headwaters Watershed. Enters Pecos River about 15 miles below village of Pecos.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 15.6
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Pecos Headwaters
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- Water Quality Assessment Status
- Causes of Impairment
- Probable Sources Contributing to Impairments
- TMDLs That Apply to This Waterbody
State: New Mexico
Waterbody ID: NM-2214.A_090
Location: HUC:13060001, Pecos Headwaters Watershed. Enters Pecos River about 15 miles below village of Pecos.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 15.6
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Pecos Headwaters
2010 Waterbody Report for Cow Creek (Pecos River to Bull Creek)
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Water Supply | Public Water Supply | Good |
| Fish Culture | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Good |
| High Quality Coldwater Aquatic Life | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Irrigation | Agricultural | Good |
| Livestock Watering | Agricultural | Good |
| Secondary Contact | Recreation | Not Assessed |
| Wildlife Habitat | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, Water | Temperature | High Quality Coldwater Aquatic Life | TMDL completed |
| Turbidity | Turbidity | High Quality Coldwater Aquatic Life | TMDL completed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff (Non-Construction Related) | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Turbidity |
| Loss Of Riparian Habitat | Habitat Alterations (Not Directly Related To Hydromodification) | Temperature, Water |
| Rangeland Grazing | Agriculture | Temperature, Water |
| Streambank Modifications/Destabilization | Hydromodification | Temperature, Water |
| Watershed Runoff Following Forest Fire | Silviculture (Forestry) | Temperature, Water; Turbidity |
TMDLs That Apply to this waterbody
No TMDL data have been recorded by EPA for this waterbody.