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State: Oklahoma
Waterbody ID: OK310830030010_00
Location: HUC: 11130302
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 49.318
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Upper Washita
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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: Oklahoma
Waterbody ID: OK310830030010_00
Location: HUC: 11130302
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 49.318
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Upper Washita
2010 Waterbody Report for Washita River
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic | Aesthetic Value | Impaired |
| Agriculture | Agricultural | Good |
| Fish And Wildlife Propagation-Warm Water Aquatic Community Subcategory | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
| Fish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
| Primary Body Contact Recreation | Recreation | Impaired |
| Public And Private Water Supply | Public Water Supply | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus Bacteria | Pathogens | Primary Body Contact Recreation | TMDL completed |
| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Pathogens | Primary Body Contact Recreation | TMDL completed |
| Fecal Coliform | Pathogens | Primary Body Contact Recreation | TMDL completed |
| Fish Bioassessments | Cause Unknown - Impaired Biota | Fish And Wildlife Propagation-Warm Water Aquatic Community Subcategory | TMDL needed |
| Sedimentation/Siltation | Sediment | Aesthetic, Fish And Wildlife Propagation-Warm Water Aquatic Community Subcategory | TMDL needed |
| Thallium | Metals (other than Mercury) | Fish Consumption | TMDL needed |
| Turbidity | Turbidity | Fish And Wildlife Propagation-Warm Water Aquatic Community Subcategory | 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 | Thallium |
| Grazing In Riparian Or Shoreline Zones | Agriculture | Enterococcus Bacteria; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Fecal Coliform; Sedimentation/Siltation; Turbidity |
| Impacts From Land Application Of Wastes | Land Application/Waste Sites/Tanks | Enterococcus Bacteria; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Fecal Coliform |
| Municipal Point Source Discharges | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | Enterococcus Bacteria; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Fecal Coliform; Sedimentation/Siltation; Turbidity |
| Non-Irrigated Crop Production | Agriculture | Sedimentation/Siltation; Turbidity |
| On-Site Treatment Systems (Septic Systems And Similar Decentralized Systems) | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | Enterococcus Bacteria; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Fecal Coliform |
| Rangeland Grazing | Agriculture | Enterococcus Bacteria; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Fecal Coliform; Sedimentation/Siltation; Turbidity |
| Residential Districts | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Enterococcus Bacteria; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Fecal Coliform |
| Source Unknown | Unknown | Enterococcus Bacteria; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Fecal Coliform; Fish Bioassessments; Sedimentation/Siltation; Thallium; Turbidity |
| Wastes From Pets | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Enterococcus Bacteria; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Fecal Coliform |
| Wildlife Other Than Waterfowl | Natural/Wildlife | Enterococcus Bacteria; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Fecal Coliform |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washita At State Hwy 152 | Sep-21-2007 | Enterococcus Bacteria | Point/Nonpoint Source | Fecal Coliform; Pathogens; Enterococcus Bacteria |
| Washita At State Hwy 152 | Sep-21-2007 | Fecal Coliform | Point/Nonpoint Source | Enterococcus Bacteria; Pathogens; Fecal Coliform |
| Washita River - Sh 152 Cordell 310830030010_00 Tss Tmdl | Sep-22-2010 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | Nonpoint Source | Turbidity |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.