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State: Virginia
Waterbody ID: VAP-A34R_LIS01A06
Location: Headwaters to tidal limit
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 2.32
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Lower Potomac
On This Page
- 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: VAP-A34R_LIS01A06
Location: Headwaters to tidal limit
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 2.32
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Lower Potomac
Data are also available for these years: 2006
2008 Waterbody Report for Little Wicomico River
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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 | Impaired |
| Fish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Not Assessed |
| Recreation | Recreation | Good |
| Wildlife | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Good |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | pH/Acidity/Caustic Conditions | Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Conditions - Water Quality Standards Use Attainability Analyses Needed | Natural/Wildlife | pH |
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.