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State: Virgin Islands
Waterbody ID: VI-STJ-30
Location: STJ-43A Cruz Bay, North, STJ-43B Cruz Bay, South, STJ-43C Cruz Bay, North of Seaplane Ramp, STJ-43D Cruz Bay Creek North, NPS-27 Cruz Bay (ferry dock), NPS-28 Cruz Bay (airplane ramp), NPS-29 Cruz Bay (NPS dock), VI309453 Cruz Bay
State Waterbody Type: Ocean
EPA Waterbody Type: Ocean and Near Coastal
Water Size: .0674
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-STJ-30
Location: STJ-43A Cruz Bay, North, STJ-43B Cruz Bay, South, STJ-43C Cruz Bay, North of Seaplane Ramp, STJ-43D Cruz Bay Creek North, NPS-27 Cruz Bay (ferry dock), NPS-28 Cruz Bay (airplane ramp), NPS-29 Cruz Bay (NPS dock), VI309453 Cruz Bay
State Waterbody Type: Ocean
EPA Waterbody Type: Ocean and Near Coastal
Water Size: .0674
Units: square miles
Watershed Name:
2010 Waterbody Report for Cruz Bay
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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 | Aquatic Life Use, Primary Contact Recreation | TMDL needed |
| Enterococcus Bacteria | Pathogens | Aquatic Life Use, Primary Contact Recreation | TMDL needed |
| Fecal Coliform | Pathogens | Aquatic Life Use, Primary Contact Recreation | TMDL needed |
| Secchi Disk Transparency | Turbidity | Primary Contact Recreation, Aquatic Life Use | TMDL needed |
| Turbidity | Turbidity | Aquatic Life Use, Primary Contact Recreation | TMDL needed |
| pH | pH/Acidity/Caustic Conditions | Primary Contact Recreation, Aquatic Life Use | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Ferries | Commercial Harbor And Port Activities | Dissolved Oxygen; Enterococcus Bacteria; Fecal Coliform; Secchi Disk Transparency; Turbidity; pH |
| Marina Fueling Operations | Recreational Boating And Marinas | Dissolved Oxygen; Enterococcus Bacteria; Fecal Coliform; Secchi Disk Transparency; Turbidity; pH |
| Other Marina/Boating On-Vessel Discharges | Recreational Boating And Marinas | Dissolved Oxygen; Enterococcus Bacteria; Fecal Coliform; Secchi Disk Transparency; Turbidity; pH |
| Other Recreational Pollution Sources | Recreation And Tourism (Non-Boating) | Dissolved Oxygen; Enterococcus Bacteria; Fecal Coliform; Secchi Disk Transparency; Turbidity; pH |
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.