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State: Virginia
Waterbody ID: VAS-O05R_MFH03A00
Location: Mainstem Middle Fork Holston River from just downstream of Neff to Edmondson Dam. Section 5, Class IV.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 4.18
Units: miles
Watershed Name: South Fork Holston
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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: VAS-O05R_MFH03A00
Location: Mainstem Middle Fork Holston River from just downstream of Neff to Edmondson Dam. Section 5, Class IV.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 4.18
Units: miles
Watershed Name: South Fork Holston
Data are also available for these years: 2006
2008 Waterbody Report for Middle Fork Holston River
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Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2008
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 | Not Assessed |
| Recreation | Recreation | Impaired |
| Wildlife | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Good |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments | Cause Unknown - Impaired Biota | Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Pathogens | Recreation | TMDL needed |
| Unlisted but Impaired | Other Cause | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Feeding Operations (Nps) | Agriculture | Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments |
| Livestock (Grazing Or Feeding Operations) | Agriculture | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) |
| Source Unknown | Unknown | Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Holston River | Apr-12-2010 | Sediment | Point/Nonpoint Source | Pathogens; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Fecal Coliform |
| Middle Fork Holston River | Apr-12-2010 | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Point/Nonpoint Source | Fecal Coliform; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Pathogens |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlisted but Impaired | 2008 | Feb-09-2011 | Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified. | Benthics delisted 2010 as fully supporting the WQS criteria; Cycle First Listed 2002 |