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State: Connecticut
Waterbody ID: CT-W1_002-SB
Location: See Map for Boundaries. Western portion of LIS, Inner Estuary, from SA/SB water quality line at mouth at Fayerweather Island area, US to saltwater limit at I95 (includes Burr Creek, Cedar Creek, all SB water of Harbor area), Bridgeport.
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: .442
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Saugatuck
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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-W1_002-SB
Location: See Map for Boundaries. Western portion of LIS, Inner Estuary, from SA/SB water quality line at mouth at Fayerweather Island area, US to saltwater limit at I95 (includes Burr Creek, Cedar Creek, all SB water of Harbor area), Bridgeport.
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: .442
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Saugatuck
Data are also available for these years: 2008
2010 Waterbody Report for LIS WB Inner - Black Rock Harbor, Bridgeport
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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 | Impaired |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissolved Oxygen | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | TMDL needed |
| Dissolved Oxygen Saturation | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | TMDL needed |
| Enterococcus Bacteria | Pathogens | Recreation | TMDL needed |
| Estuarine Bioassessments | Cause Unknown - Impaired Biota | Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | TMDL needed |
| Fecal Coliform | Pathogens | Commercial Shellfish Harvesting Where Authorized | TMDL needed |
| Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators | Nutrients | Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | TMDL needed |
| 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 |
| Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) (Aquatic Ecosystems) | Toxic Organics | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Sewer Overflows | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen Saturation; Enterococcus Bacteria; Fecal Coliform; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators; Oil and Grease; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) (Aquatic Ecosystems) |
| 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 |
| Landfills | Land Application/Waste Sites/Tanks | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen Saturation; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators; Oil and Grease; Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) (Aquatic Ecosystems) |
| Marina/Boating Sanitary On-Vessel Discharges | Recreational Boating And Marinas | Fecal Coliform |
| 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; Fecal Coliform; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators |
| Other Spill Related Impacts | Spills/Dumping | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) (Aquatic Ecosystems) |
| Residential Districts | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen Saturation; Fecal Coliform; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators |
| Source Unknown | Unknown | Estuarine Bioassessments |
| Unspecified Urban Stormwater | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen Saturation; Fecal Coliform; Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators; Oil and Grease |
| Waterfowl | Natural/Wildlife | Fecal Coliform |
| Wet Weather Discharges (Point Source And Combination Of Stormwater, Sso Or Cso) | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | Enterococcus Bacteria |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Statewide Bacteria | Sep-20-2012 | Enterococcus Bacteria | Point/Nonpoint Source | Enterococcus Bacteria |
| Connecticut Statewide Bacteria | Sep-20-2012 | Fecal Coliform | Point/Nonpoint Source | Fecal Coliform |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.