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State: New Mexico
Waterbody ID: NM-2405_10
Location: HUC:14080101, Upper San Juan Watershed. The Caņon Largo confluence is about 12 miles east of Bloomfield. Navajo Reservior is about 25 miles east of Farmington. Caņon Largo is at Blanco.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 19.53
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Upper San Juan
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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: New Mexico
Waterbody ID: NM-2405_10
Location: HUC:14080101, Upper San Juan Watershed. The Caņon Largo confluence is about 12 miles east of Bloomfield. Navajo Reservior is about 25 miles east of Farmington. Caņon Largo is at Blanco.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 19.53
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Upper San Juan
2008 Waterbody Report for San Juan River (Caņon Largo to Navajo Reservoir)
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| High Quality Coldwater Aquatic Life | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Industrial Water Supply | Industrial | Good |
| Irrigation | Agricultural | Good |
| Livestock Watering | Agricultural | Good |
| Municipal Water Supply | Public Water Supply | Good |
| Secondary Contact | Recreation | Good |
| Wildlife Habitat | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury in Fish Tissue | Mercury | High Quality Coldwater Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Deposition - Toxics | Atmospheric Deposition | Mercury in Fish Tissue |
| Source Unknown | Unknown | Mercury 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
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cycles Listed | WQS Attainment Date | WQS Attainment Reason | WQS Attainment Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury in Fish Tissue | 2008 | Jul-30-2010 | Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified. |
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