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State: Virginia
Waterbody ID: VAN-A29E_POM20A04
Location: Segment includes all tidal waters of Potomac Creek not included in other segments; beginning at the upstream limit of the tidal waters and continuing downstream until the confluence with the Potomac River at the state line. Portion of CBP segment POTOH.
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: .5131
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Lower Potomac
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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: Virginia
Waterbody ID: VAN-A29E_POM20A04
Location: Segment includes all tidal waters of Potomac Creek not included in other segments; beginning at the upstream limit of the tidal waters and continuing downstream until the confluence with the Potomac River at the state line. Portion of CBP segment POTOH.
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: .5131
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Lower Potomac
Data are also available for these years: 2006
2008 Waterbody Report for Potomac Creek
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Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2008
The overall status of this waterbody is Impaired.
Description of this table
| Designated Use | Designated Use Group | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Life | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Good |
| Fish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
| Migratory Fish Spawning And Nursery | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Not Assessed |
| Open-Water Aquatic Life | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Good |
| Recreation | Recreation | Not Assessed |
| Shallow-Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Good |
| Wildlife | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Not Assessed |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCB(s) in Fish Tissue | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Fish Consumption | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Source Unknown | Unknown | PCB(s) in Fish Tissue |
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.