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State: South Carolina
Waterbody ID: SC10A-32_SFH_06
Location: BLOCK ISL. CREEK - 100 YDS S. OF SPLIT FROM SPOIL AREA
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: 1
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: South Carolina Coastal
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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: South Carolina
Waterbody ID: SC10A-32_SFH_06
Location: BLOCK ISL. CREEK - 100 YDS S. OF SPLIT FROM SPOIL AREA
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: 1
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: South Carolina Coastal
2008 Waterbody Report for CHARLESTON ESTUARY
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shellfish Harvesting | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Pathogens | Shellfish Harvesting | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
No probable source data have been reported to EPA for this waterbody.
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 | 2008 | Jul-21-2010 | Applicable WQS attained, according to new assessment method. |