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State: New Hampshire
Waterbody ID: NHOCN000000000-08-01
Location: 010000000000, SEABROOK WWTP OUTFALL, PROHIBITED/SAFETY ZONE, CLOSED, 1739.71 ACRES
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: 2.656975
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Piscataqua-Salmon Falls
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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: New Hampshire
Waterbody ID: NHOCN000000000-08-01
Location: 010000000000, SEABROOK WWTP OUTFALL, PROHIBITED/SAFETY ZONE, CLOSED, 1739.71 ACRES
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: 2.656975
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Piscataqua-Salmon Falls
Data are also available for these years: 2008 2006 2004 2002
2010 Waterbody Report for ATLANTIC OCEAN - SEABROOK WWTP OUTFALL
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Life | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Not Assessed |
| Drinking Water Supply | Public Water Supply | Good |
| Fish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
| Primary Contact Recreation | Recreation | Good |
| Secondary Contact Recreation | Recreation | Good |
| Shellfish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
| Wildlife | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin (Including 2,3,7,8-TCDD) | Dioxins | Shellfish Consumption | TMDL needed |
| Mercury | Mercury | Shellfish Consumption, Fish Consumption | TMDL needed |
| Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Fish Consumption, Shellfish Consumption | 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 - Toxics | Atmospheric Deposition | Mercury |
| Source Unknown | Unknown | Dioxin (Including 2,3,7,8-TCDD); Mercury; Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) |
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.