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State: Virgin Islands
Waterbody ID: VI-STT-01
Location: STT-9 Botany Bay
State Waterbody Type: Ocean
EPA Waterbody Type: Ocean and Near Coastal
Water Size: .1576
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-STT-01
Location: STT-9 Botany Bay
State Waterbody Type: Ocean
EPA Waterbody Type: Ocean and Near Coastal
Water Size: .1576
Units: square miles
Watershed Name:
Data are also available for these years: 2008
2010 Waterbody Report for Botany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus Bacteria | Pathogens | Aquatic Life Use, Primary Contact Recreation | TMDL needed |
| pH | pH/Acidity/Caustic Conditions | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Highways, Roads, Bridges, Infrastructure (New Construction) | Construction | Enterococcus Bacteria; 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.