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State: Connecticut
Waterbody ID: CT4315-00_03
Location: From Bristol POTW outfall (DS of route 229 crossing), US to exit of box culvert, downtown Bristol.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 1.23
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Farmington
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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: CT4315-00_03
Location: From Bristol POTW outfall (DS of route 229 crossing), US to exit of box culvert, downtown Bristol.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 1.23
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Farmington
Data are also available for these years: 2008 2006 2004 2002
2010 Waterbody Report for Pequabuck River-03
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Good |
| Habitat For 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cause Unknown | Cause Unknown | Habitat For Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | TMDL needed |
| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Pathogens | Recreation | TMDL completed |
| Zinc | Metals (other than Mercury) | Habitat For 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Point Source Discharge | Industrial | Cause Unknown; Zinc |
| Municipal Point Source Discharges | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | Cause Unknown; Zinc |
| Source Unknown | Unknown | Cause Unknown; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Zinc |
| Unspecified Urban Stormwater | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Cause Unknown; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pequabuck River Segment 03 | Nov-25-2009 | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Point/Nonpoint Source | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.