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State: Virginia
Waterbody ID: VAN-A24L_OCC02A06
Location: Segment includes the upper Bull Run arm of the Occoquan Reservoir; extending from rivermile 2.89 on Bull Run downstream until the crossing of the Route 612 (Yates Ford Road) bridge.
State Waterbody Type: Reservoir
EPA Waterbody Type: Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds
Water Size: 63
Units: acres
Watershed Name: Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
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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: Virginia
Waterbody ID: VAN-A24L_OCC02A06
Location: Segment includes the upper Bull Run arm of the Occoquan Reservoir; extending from rivermile 2.89 on Bull Run downstream until the crossing of the Route 612 (Yates Ford Road) bridge.
State Waterbody Type: Reservoir
EPA Waterbody Type: Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds
Water Size: 63
Units: acres
Watershed Name: Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
Data are also available for these years: 2008
2006 Waterbody Report for Occoquan Reservoir
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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 | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Fish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
| Public Water Supply | Public Water Supply | Not Assessed |
| Recreation | Recreation | Not Assessed |
| Wildlife | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Not Assessed |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissolved Oxygen | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
| PCB(s) in Fish Tissue | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Fish Consumption | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2006
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Conditions - Water Quality Standards Use Attainability Analyses Needed | Natural/Wildlife | Dissolved Oxygen |
| Source Unknown | Unknown | PCB(s) in Fish Tissue |
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.