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State: New Mexico
Waterbody ID:
Other ID: NM-PR8-50000
Location: Huc:13060008, Rio Hondo Watershed. From Seeping Springs Lakes To Mescalero Apache Reservation. Seeping Springs Lakes Are About 3 Miles Downstream From Ruidoso. Indian Lands Are At Upper Boundary Of Town Of Ruidoso.
State Waterbody Type: Stream/Creek/River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 12.2
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Rio Hondo
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- Causes of Impairment
- TMDLs That Apply to This Waterbody
- Previous Causes of Impairment Now Attaining All Uses
State: New Mexico
Waterbody ID:
Other ID: NM-PR8-50000
Location: Huc:13060008, Rio Hondo Watershed. From Seeping Springs Lakes To Mescalero Apache Reservation. Seeping Springs Lakes Are About 3 Miles Downstream From Ruidoso. Indian Lands Are At Upper Boundary Of Town Of Ruidoso.
State Waterbody Type: Stream/Creek/River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 12.2
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Rio Hondo
Data are also available for these years: 2004 2002 2000 1996
1998 Waterbody Report for Rio Ruidoso (Seeping Springs Lake To Mescalero Apache Bnd)
Waterbody Map Not Available
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Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 1998
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Bottom Deposits | Sediment | TMDL needed |
| Thermal Modifications | Temperature | TMDL needed |
| Turbidity | Turbidity | TMDL completed |
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 Hondo Watershed - Pecos River To Headwaters Tmdls | Feb-10-2006 | Temperature | Nonpoint Source | Thermal Modifications; Temperature; Turbidity |
| Rio Hondo Watershed - Pecos River To Headwaters Tmdls | Feb-10-2006 | Turbidity | Nonpoint Source | Temperature; Turbidity; Thermal Modifications |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cycles Listed | WQS Attainment Date | WQS Attainment Reason | WQS Attainment Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eutrophication | 2004 | Feb-06-2009 | Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified. | |
| Sedimentation/Siltation | 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 | Feb-06-2009 | Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified. | |
| Sedimentation/Siltation | 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 | Feb-06-2009 | Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified. | |
| Sedimentation/Siltation | 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 | Feb-06-2009 | Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified. | |
| Sedimentation/Siltation | 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 | Feb-06-2009 | Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified. |