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State: New Mexico
Waterbody ID: NM-2116.A_000
Location: HUC:13020102, Rio Chama Watershed. Rio Brazos enters about 10 miles above Heron Reservoir outfall. Little Willow Creek enters near Chama.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 14.95
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Rio Chama
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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 Mexico
Waterbody ID: NM-2116.A_000
Location: HUC:13020102, Rio Chama Watershed. Rio Brazos enters about 10 miles above Heron Reservoir outfall. Little Willow Creek enters near Chama.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 14.95
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Rio Chama
2010 Waterbody Report for Rio Chama (El Vado Reservoir to Rio Brazos)
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Water Supply | Public Water Supply | Good |
| Fish Culture | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Good |
| High Quality Coldwater Aquatic Life | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Irrigation | Agricultural | Good |
| Livestock Watering | Agricultural | Good |
| Secondary Contact | Recreation | Impaired |
| Wildlife Habitat | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Metals (other than Mercury) | High Quality Coldwater Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Pathogens | Secondary Contact | TMDL needed |
| Eutrophication | Nutrients | TMDL completed | |
| Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators | Nutrients | High Quality Coldwater Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
| Temperature | Temperature | TMDL completed | |
| Temperature, Water | Temperature | High Quality Coldwater Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
| Turbidity | Turbidity | High Quality Coldwater Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Source Unknown | Unknown | Temperature, Water; Turbidity |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Chama 2116.A_000 E. Coli, Temperature, Nutrient Tmdls | Aug-16-2011 | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Point/Nonpoint Source | Eutrophication; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Temperature |
| Rio Chama 2116.A_000 E. Coli, Temperature, Nutrient Tmdls | Aug-16-2011 | Nitrogen, Total | Point/Nonpoint Source | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Eutrophication; Temperature |
| Rio Chama 2116.A_000 E. Coli, Temperature, Nutrient Tmdls | Aug-16-2011 | Phosphorus, Total | Point/Nonpoint Source | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Temperature; Eutrophication |
| Rio Chama 2116.A_000 E. Coli, Temperature, Nutrient Tmdls | Aug-16-2011 | Temperature | Nonpoint Source | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Eutrophication; Temperature |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.