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State: Texas
Waterbody ID: TX-2424C_01
Location: From Highland Bayou confluence 0.72 km (0.45 mi) north of IH-45
State Waterbody Type: Tidal River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 2.32
Units: miles
Watershed Name: West Galveston Bay
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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: Texas
Waterbody ID: TX-2424C_01
Location: From Highland Bayou confluence 0.72 km (0.45 mi) north of IH-45
State Waterbody Type: Tidal River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 2.32
Units: miles
Watershed Name: West Galveston Bay
Data are also available for these years: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
2010 Waterbody Report for Marchand Bayou (unclassified water body)
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Life Use | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Fish Consumption Use | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Not Assessed |
| General Use | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Not Assessed |
| Primary Recreation/Swimming | Recreation | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacteria | Pathogens | Primary Recreation/Swimming | TMDL needed |
| Dissolved Oxygen | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | Aquatic Life Use | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Point Source | Unspecified Nonpoint Source | Bacteria; Dissolved Oxygen |
| Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Bacteria; Dissolved Oxygen |
TMDLs That Apply to this waterbody
Description of this table
| TMDL Document Name | TMDL Date | TMDL Pollutant Description | TMDL Pollutant Source Type | Cause(s) of Impairment Addressed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bay 2424_02 Fecal Coliform Tmdl | Feb-04-2009 | Fecal Coliform | Point/Nonpoint Source | Bacteria |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.