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State: Connecticut
Waterbody ID: CT-C3_015-SB
Location: See Map for Boundaries. Central portion of LIS from approximately 1000 ft offshore (West Shore to Morgan Point), from Sandy Point out to segments CT-C3_013/014, outer New Haven Harbor, West Haven/New Haven.
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: 4.561
Units: square miles
Watershed Name:
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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: Connecticut
Waterbody ID: CT-C3_015-SB
Location: See Map for Boundaries. Central portion of LIS from approximately 1000 ft offshore (West Shore to Morgan Point), from Sandy Point out to segments CT-C3_013/014, outer New Haven Harbor, West Haven/New Haven.
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: 4.561
Units: square miles
Watershed Name:
Data are also available for these years: 2008
2010 Waterbody Report for LIS CB Midshore - New Haven Harbor, New Haven
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Shellfish Harvesting Where Authorized | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Good |
| Fish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Good |
| Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Recreation | Recreation | Not Assessed |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissolved Oxygen | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | TMDL completed |
| Dissolved Oxygen Saturation | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | TMDL completed |
| Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators | Nutrients | Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | TMDL completed |
| Oil and Grease | Oil and Grease | Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | TMDL needed |
| Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Deposition - Nitrogen | Atmospheric Deposition | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen Saturation; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators |
| Combined Sewer Overflows | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen Saturation; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators |
| Contaminated Sediments | Legacy/Historical Pollutants | Oil and Grease; Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) |
| Industrial Point Source Discharge | Industrial | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen Saturation; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators |
| Marina/Boating Sanitary On-Vessel Discharges | Recreational Boating And Marinas | Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators |
| Municipal Point Source Discharges | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen Saturation; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators |
| Non-Point Source | Unspecified Nonpoint Source | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen Saturation; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators |
| Residential Districts | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen Saturation; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators |
| Unspecified Urban Stormwater | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen Saturation; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators |
| Waterfowl | Natural/Wildlife | Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators |
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.