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State: Virgin Islands
Waterbody ID: VI-STC-61
Location: STC-16 HOVENSA East Turning Basin, NW Corner, STC-17 HOVENSA West Turning Basin, NW Corner
State Waterbody Type: Ocean
EPA Waterbody Type: Ocean and Near Coastal
Water Size: .671
Units: square miles
Watershed Name:
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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: Virgin Islands
Waterbody ID: VI-STC-61
Location: STC-16 HOVENSA East Turning Basin, NW Corner, STC-17 HOVENSA West Turning Basin, NW Corner
State Waterbody Type: Ocean
EPA Waterbody Type: Ocean and Near Coastal
Water Size: .671
Units: square miles
Watershed Name:
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2010 Waterbody Report for Hess Oil Virgin Islands Harbor
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Life Use | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Primary Contact Recreation | Recreation | Impaired |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissolved Oxygen | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | Primary Contact Recreation, Aquatic Life Use | TMDL needed |
| Phosphorus, Total | Nutrients | Primary Contact Recreation, Aquatic Life Use | TMDL needed |
| Temperature | Temperature | TMDL needed | |
| Temperature, Water | Temperature | Primary Contact Recreation, Aquatic Life Use | TMDL needed |
| Turbidity | Turbidity | Aquatic Life Use, Primary Contact Recreation | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Point Source Discharge | Industrial | Dissolved Oxygen; Phosphorus, Total; Temperature, Water; Turbidity |
| Marina Boat Maintenance | Recreational Boating And Marinas | Dissolved Oxygen; Phosphorus, Total; Temperature, Water; Turbidity |
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
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cycles Listed | WQS Attainment Date | WQS Attainment Reason | WQS Attainment Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | 2002, 2004 | Jul-20-2006 | Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified. | |
| Turbidity | 2002, 2004, 2010 | Jul-20-2006 | Applicable WQS attained; original basis for listing was incorrect. | Based on clarifications made in the Water Quality Standards for the US Virgin Islands. This assessment unit has a turbidity exception. |
| Turbidity | 2002, 2004, 2010 | Jul-20-2006 | Applicable WQS attained; original basis for listing was incorrect. | Based on clarifications made in the Water Quality Standards for the US Virgin Islands. This assessment unit has a turbidity exception. |
| Turbidity | 2002, 2004, 2010 | Jul-20-2006 | Applicable WQS attained; original basis for listing was incorrect. | Based on clarifications made in the Water Quality Standards for the US Virgin Islands. This assessment unit has a turbidity exception. |