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State: Colorado
Waterbody ID: COSPBO04A_0801
Location: Mainstem of South Boulder Creek, including all tributaries, lakes, reservoirs and wetlands, from the source to the outlet of Gross Reservoir.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 3.72
Units: miles
Watershed Name: St. Vrain
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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: Colorado
Waterbody ID: COSPBO04A_0801
Location: Mainstem of South Boulder Creek, including all tributaries, lakes, reservoirs and wetlands, from the source to the outlet of Gross Reservoir.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 3.72
Units: miles
Watershed Name: St. Vrain
2010 Waterbody Report for Gamble Gulch
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Agricultural | Good |
| Aquatic Life Cold Water-Class 1 | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Domestic Water Source | Public Water Supply | Good |
| Recreation Primary Contact | Recreation | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium | Metals (other than Mercury) | Aquatic Life Cold Water-Class 1 | TMDL needed |
| Copper | Metals (other than Mercury) | Aquatic Life Cold Water-Class 1 | TMDL completed |
| Zinc | Metals (other than Mercury) | Aquatic Life Cold Water-Class 1 | TMDL completed |
| pH | pH/Acidity/Caustic Conditions | Aquatic Life Cold Water-Class 1 | TMDL completed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Impacts From Abandoned Mine Lands (Inactive) | Resource Extraction | Cadmium; Zinc |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamble Gulch - Mainstem Of South Boulder Creek, Including All Tributaries, Lakes, Reservoirs And Wetlands, From The Source To The Outlet Of Gross Reservoir | Jul-30-2010 | Cadmium | Point/Nonpoint Source | Zinc; Cadmium |
| Gamble Gulch - Mainstem Of South Boulder Creek, Including All Tributaries, Lakes, Reservoirs And Wetlands, From The Source To The Outlet Of Gross Reservoir | Jul-30-2010 | Zinc | Point/Nonpoint Source | Zinc; Cadmium |
| Gamble Gulch - Mainstem Of South Boulder Creek, Including All Tributaries, Lakes, Reservoirs And Wetlands, From The Source To The Outlet Of Gross Reservoir. | Jul-30-2009 | Copper | Point/Nonpoint Source | Zinc; Copper; pH |
| Gamble Gulch - Mainstem Of South Boulder Creek, Including All Tributaries, Lakes, Reservoirs And Wetlands, From The Source To The Outlet Of Gross Reservoir. | Jul-30-2009 | Zinc | Point/Nonpoint Source | pH; Copper; Zinc |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.