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State: Rhode Island
Waterbody ID: RI0008038E-01B
Location: Tidal Pawcatuck River from Pawcatuck Rock to a line from Rhodes Point, RI to Pawcatuck Point, CT. Westerly; HUC: 1090005
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: .6889
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Pawcatuck-Wood
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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: Rhode Island
Waterbody ID: RI0008038E-01B
Location: Tidal Pawcatuck River from Pawcatuck Rock to a line from Rhodes Point, RI to Pawcatuck Point, CT. Westerly; HUC: 1090005
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: .6889
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Pawcatuck-Wood
Data are also available for these years: 2008 2004 2002 2000
2006 Waterbody Report for Tidal Pawcatuck River
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Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2006
The overall status of this waterbody is Impaired.
Description of this table
| Designated Use | Designated Use Group | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Life Support | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Good |
| Primary Recreation/Swimming | Recreation | Impaired |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2006
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathogens | Pathogens | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2006
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Marinas And Recreational Boating | Recreational Boating And Marinas | |
| Natural Sources | Natural/Wildlife | |
| Source Unknown | Unknown | |
| Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawcatuck River | Dec-01-2010 | Fecal Coliform | Point/Nonpoint Source | Fecal Coliform; Pathogens |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.