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Site-specific Targeted Monitoring Summary Results
Connecticut (2010)
Description of this table| Size of Water | |||||||||||||||
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| Rivers and Streams (Miles) |
Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds (Acres) |
Bays and Estuaries (Square Miles) |
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| Good Waters | 1,360.2 | 24,216.9 | 192.8 | ||||||||||||
| Previously impaired waters now attaining all uses |
63.0 | 4.3 | |||||||||||||
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| TMDL completed | |||||||||||||||
| TMDL alternative | |||||||||||||||
| Non-pollutant impairment | |||||||||||||||
| TMDL needed | |||||||||||||||
| Impaired Waters | 1,006.7 | 6,220.6 | 419.1 | ||||||||||||
| TMDL completed | 84.8 | 256.7 | 179.5 | ||||||||||||
| TMDL alternative | 23.7 | 339.3 | |||||||||||||
| Non-pollutant impairment | 35.4 | 392.1 | |||||||||||||
| TMDL needed | 862.8 | 5,232.6 | 239.6 | ||||||||||||
| New TMDLs completed | 244.8 | 1,060.0 | 85.3 | ||||||||||||
| Remaining TMDLs needed | 618.1 | 4,172.6 | 154.2 | ||||||||||||
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| Total Assessed Waters | 2,366.8 | 30,437.5 | 611.9 | ||||||||||||
| Total Waters | 5,830.0 | 64,973.0 | 613.3 | ||||||||||||
| Percent of Waters Assessed | 40.6 | 46.8 | 99.8 | ||||||||||||
Summary of Water Quality Assessments for Each Waterbody Type
for Reporting Year 2010
Site-specific Targeted Monitoring Results
Connecticut Rivers and Streams 2010
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Site-specific Targeted Monitoring Results
Individual Designated Use Support
Connecticut Rivers and Streams 2010
* Waters assessed for more than one designated use are included in multiple designated use groups below.
Description of this table| Designated Use | Miles Assessed | Percent Good | Percent Threatened | Percent Impaired | |
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| Existing Or Proposed Drinking Water | 1.2 | .0 | .0 | 100.0 | |
| Fish Consumption | 2,365.0 | 94.5 | .0 | 5.5 | |
| Habitat For Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | 1,313.5 | 65.7 | .0 | 34.3 | |
| Recreation | 902.6 | 9.5 | .0 | 90.5 |
Site-specific Targeted Monitoring Results
Causes of Impairment
Connecticut Rivers and Streams 2010
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| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Miles Threatened or Impaired |
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| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Pathogens | |
| Cause Unknown | Cause Unknown | |
| Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | |
| Enterococcus Bacteria | Pathogens | |
| Other Flow Regime Alterations | Flow Alteration(s) | |
| Physical Substrate Habitat Alterations | Habitat Alterations | |
| Sedimentation/Siltation | Sediment | |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) | Total Toxics | |
| Iron | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Alterations in Wetland Habitats | Habitat Alterations | |
| Chlorine | Chlorine | |
| Copper | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Mercury | Mercury | |
| Zinc | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Propylene Glycol | Toxic Organics | |
| Ethylene Glycol | Toxic Organics | |
| Lead | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Ammonia, Un-ionized | Ammonia | |
| Temperature, Water | Temperature | |
| Sodium | Salinity/Total Dissolved Solids/Chlorides/Sulfates | |
| Turbidity | Turbidity | |
| Uranium | Radiation | |
| Cobalt | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Dissolved Oxygen Saturation | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | |
| Organic Enrichment (Sewage) Biological Indicators | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | |
| Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators | Nutrients | |
| Diesel Fuel | Oil and Grease | |
| Sulfates | Salinity/Total Dissolved Solids/Chlorides/Sulfates |
Site-specific Targeted Monitoring Results
Probable Sources
Connecticut Rivers and Streams 2010
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| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Miles Threatened or Impaired |
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| Source Unknown | Unknown | |
| Unspecified Urban Stormwater | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | |
| Municipal Point Source Discharges | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Sources Outside State Jurisdiction Or Borders | Other | |
| Industrial Point Source Discharge | Industrial | |
| Combined Sewer Overflows | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Illicit Connections/Hook-Ups To Storm Sewers | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Landfills | Land Application/Waste Sites/Tanks | |
| Contaminated Sediments | Legacy/Historical Pollutants | |
| Sanitary Sewer Overflows (Collection System Failures) | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Agriculture | Agriculture | |
| Impacts From Hydrostructure Flow Regulation/Modification | Hydromodification | |
| Upstream Impoundments (E.G., Pl-566 Nrcs Structures) | Hydromodification | |
| Channelization | Hydromodification | |
| Site Clearance (Land Development Or Redevelopment) | Construction | |
| Baseflow Depletion From Groundwater Withdrawals | Hydromodification | |
| Flow Alterations From Water Diversions | Hydromodification | |
| Above Ground Storage Tank Leaks (Tank Farms) | Spills/Dumping | |
| Golf Courses | Recreation And Tourism (Non-Boating) | |
| Dredge Mining | Resource Extraction | |
| Loss Of Riparian Habitat | Habitat Alterations (Not Directly Related To Hydromodification) | |
| Animal Feeding Operations (Nps) | Agriculture | |
| Livestock (Grazing Or Feeding Operations) | Agriculture | |
| Waterfowl | Natural/Wildlife | |
| On-Site Treatment Systems (Septic Systems And Similar Decentralized Systems) | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Surface Mining | Resource Extraction | |
| Habitat Modification - Other Than Hydromodification | Habitat Alterations (Not Directly Related To Hydromodification) | |
| Irrigated Crop Production | Agriculture | |
| Post-Development Erosion And Sedimentation | Hydromodification | |
| Industrial Land Treatment | Industrial | |
| Natural Sources | Natural/Wildlife | |
| Airports | Industrial | |
| Accidental Release/Spill | Spills/Dumping | |
| Non-Point Source | Unspecified Nonpoint Source | |
| Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff (Non-Construction Related) | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | |
| Streambank Modifications/Destabilization | Hydromodification | |
| Drainage/Filling/Loss Of Wetlands | Habitat Alterations (Not Directly Related To Hydromodification) | |
| Managed Pasture Grazing | Agriculture | |
| Discharges From Biosolids (Sludge) Storage, Application Or Disposal | Land Application/Waste Sites/Tanks | |
| Inappropriate Waste Disposal | Spills/Dumping | |
| Non-Irrigated Crop Production | Agriculture |
Site-specific Targeted Monitoring Results
Connecticut Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds 2010
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Site-specific Targeted Monitoring Results
Individual Designated Use Support
Connecticut Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds 2010
* Waters assessed for more than one designated use are included in multiple designated use groups below.
Description of this table| Designated Use | Acres Assessed | Percent Good | Percent Threatened | Percent Impaired | |
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| Existing Or Proposed Drinking Water | 1,190.3 | 100.0 | .0 | .0 | |
| Fish Consumption | 30,426.7 | 87.6 | .0 | 12.4 | |
| Habitat For Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | 30,181.2 | 96.2 | .0 | 3.8 | |
| Recreation | 26,672.0 | 82.0 | .0 | 18.0 |
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Causes of Impairment
Connecticut Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds 2010
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| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Acres Threatened or Impaired |
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| Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators | Nutrients | |
| Excess Algal Growth | Algal Growth | |
| Chlorophyll-A | Algal Growth | |
| Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | |
| Taste and Odor | Taste, Color and Odor | |
| Debris/Floatables/Trash | Trash | |
| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Pathogens | |
| Mercury | Mercury | |
| Non-Native Aquatic Plants | Nuisance Exotic Species | |
| Other Flow Regime Alterations | Flow Alteration(s) | |
| Sedimentation/Siltation | Sediment | |
| Turbidity | Turbidity | |
| Phosphorus, Total | Nutrients | |
| Dissolved Oxygen Saturation | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | |
| Alterations in Wetland Habitats | Habitat Alterations | |
| Enterococcus Bacteria | Pathogens | |
| Chlordane | Pesticides | |
| Lead | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | Turbidity | |
| Cadmium | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Dissolved Oxygen | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | |
| Copper | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Ammonia, Un-ionized | Ammonia | |
| Organic Enrichment (Sewage) Biological Indicators | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion |
Site-specific Targeted Monitoring Results
Probable Sources
Connecticut Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds 2010
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| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Acres Threatened or Impaired |
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| Contaminated Sediments | Legacy/Historical Pollutants | |
| Sources Outside State Jurisdiction Or Borders | Other | |
| Industrial Point Source Discharge | Industrial | |
| Source Unknown | Unknown | |
| Unspecified Urban Stormwater | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | |
| Agriculture | Agriculture | |
| Municipal Point Source Discharges | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Non-Point Source | Unspecified Nonpoint Source | |
| Atmospheric Deposition - Toxics | Atmospheric Deposition | |
| Internal Nutrient Recycling | Natural/Wildlife | |
| Waterfowl | Natural/Wildlife | |
| On-Site Treatment Systems (Septic Systems And Similar Decentralized Systems) | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff (Non-Construction Related) | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | |
| Impacts From Hydrostructure Flow Regulation/Modification | Hydromodification | |
| Post-Development Erosion And Sedimentation | Hydromodification | |
| Sediment Resuspension (Clean Sediment) | Hydromodification | |
| Habitat Modification - Other Than Hydromodification | Habitat Alterations (Not Directly Related To Hydromodification) | |
| Above Ground Storage Tank Leaks (Tank Farms) | Spills/Dumping | |
| Natural Sources | Natural/Wildlife | |
| Surface Mining | Resource Extraction | |
| Other Spill Related Impacts | Spills/Dumping | |
| Streambank Modifications/Destabilization | Hydromodification | |
| Discharges From Biosolids (Sludge) Storage, Application Or Disposal | Land Application/Waste Sites/Tanks | |
| Landfills | Land Application/Waste Sites/Tanks |
Site-specific Targeted Monitoring Results
Connecticut Bays and Estuaries 2010
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Site-specific Targeted Monitoring Results
Individual Designated Use Support
Connecticut Bays and Estuaries 2010
* Waters assessed for more than one designated use are included in multiple designated use groups below.
Description of this table| Designated Use | Square Miles Assessed | Percent Good | Percent Threatened | Percent Impaired | |
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| Commercial Shellfish Harvesting Where Authorized | 60.4 | 64.8 | .0 | 35.2 | |
| Fish Consumption | 611.9 | 98.6 | .0 | 1.4 | |
| Habitat For Marine Fish, Other Aquatic Life And Wildlife | 549.4 | 42.8 | .0 | 57.2 | |
| Recreation | 40.7 | 71.4 | .0 | 28.6 | |
| Shellfish Harvesting For Direct Consumption Where Authorized | 245.9 | 17.0 | .0 | 83.0 |
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Causes of Impairment
Connecticut Bays and Estuaries 2010
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| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Square Miles Threatened or Impaired |
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| Dissolved Oxygen Saturation | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | |
| Dissolved Oxygen | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | |
| Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators | Nutrients | |
| Nitrogen, Total | Nutrients | |
| Fecal Coliform | Pathogens | |
| Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | |
| Estuarine Bioassessments | Cause Unknown - Impaired Biota | |
| Enterococcus Bacteria | Pathogens | |
| Oil and Grease | Oil and Grease | |
| Cause Unknown | Cause Unknown | |
| Organic Enrichment (Sewage) Biological Indicators | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | |
| Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) (Aquatic Ecosystems) | Toxic Organics | |
| Copper | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Zinc | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Dioxin (Including 2,3,7,8-TCDD) | Dioxins | |
| Lead | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Mercury | Mercury | |
| Alterations in Wetland Habitats | Habitat Alterations | |
| Gold | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Silver | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Chromium, Total | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Chromium, Hexavalent | Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Pathogens |
Site-specific Targeted Monitoring Results
Probable Sources
Connecticut Bays and Estuaries 2010
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| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Square Miles Threatened or Impaired |
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| Unspecified Urban Stormwater | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | |
| Residential Districts | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | |
| Non-Point Source | Unspecified Nonpoint Source | |
| Atmospheric Deposition - Nitrogen | Atmospheric Deposition | |
| Municipal Point Source Discharges | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Industrial Point Source Discharge | Industrial | |
| Marina/Boating Sanitary On-Vessel Discharges | Recreational Boating And Marinas | |
| Combined Sewer Overflows | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Waterfowl | Natural/Wildlife | |
| On-Site Treatment Systems (Septic Systems And Similar Decentralized Systems) | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Wet Weather Discharges (Point Source And Combination Of Stormwater, Sso Or Cso) | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Source Unknown | Unknown | |
| Contaminated Sediments | Legacy/Historical Pollutants | |
| Natural Sources | Natural/Wildlife | |
| Landfills | Land Application/Waste Sites/Tanks | |
| Illicit Connections/Hook-Ups To Storm Sewers | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Sources Outside State Jurisdiction Or Borders | Other | |
| Sanitary Sewer Overflows (Collection System Failures) | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | |
| Agriculture | Agriculture | |
| Industrial/Commercial Site Stormwater Discharge (Permitted) | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | |
| Airports | Industrial | |
| Flow Alterations From Water Diversions | Hydromodification | |
| Upstream Impoundments (E.G., Pl-566 Nrcs Structures) | Hydromodification | |
| Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff (Non-Construction Related) | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | |
| Other Spill Related Impacts | Spills/Dumping | |
| Dredge Mining | Resource Extraction | |
| Non-Irrigated Crop Production | Agriculture | |
| Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | |
| Impervious Surface/Parking Lot Runoff | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | |
| Impacts From Hydrostructure Flow Regulation/Modification | Hydromodification | |
| Changes In Tidal Circulation/Flushing | Hydromodification |
Connecticut Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
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Connecticut Probable Sources Contributing to Impairments
for Reporting Year 2010
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Connecticut TMDL Alternatives by Cause of Impairment 2010
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| Cause of Impairment | Number of TMDL Alternatives |
Rivers and Streams (Miles) |
Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds (Acres) |
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| Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | 49 | 2,861 | ||||||||||||
| Chromium, Hexavalent | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Chromium, Total | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Cobalt | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Diesel Fuel | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Lead | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Mercury | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Sulfates | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Uranium | 1 | |||||||||||||
Total: 18 TMDL Alternatives
Connecticut Previously 303(d)-Listed Waters Now Attaining All Applicable Water Quality Standards
Description of this table| NOTE: Click on the underlined "Number of Waters Attaining" value for a detailed list of those previously 303(d)-listed waters now attaining all applicable water quality standards. | ||
| Year Attaining | Number of Waters Attaining | Number of Causes of Impairment Addressed |
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| 2004 | 9 | |
| 2006 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 9 | |
Connecticut Causes of Impairment for 303(d) Listed Waters
Description of this table| NOTE: Click on a cause of impairment (e.g. pathogens) to see the specific state-reported causes that are grouped to make up this category. Click on the "Number of Causes of Impairment Reported" to see a list of waters with that cause of impairment. | |
| Cause of Impairment Group Name | Number of Causes of Impairment Reported |
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| Pathogens | |
| Cause Unknown | |
| Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | |
| Nutrients | |
| Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | |
| Metals (other than Mercury) | |
| Algal Growth | |
| Mercury | |
| Cause Unknown - Impaired Biota | |
| Oil and Grease | |
| Sediment | |
| Turbidity | |
| Pesticides | |
| Dioxins | |
| Toxic Organics | |
| Ammonia | |
| Salinity/Total Dissolved Solids/Chlorides/Sulfates | |
| Trash | |
| Taste, Color and Odor | |
| Total Toxics | |
Total: 683 Causes of Impairment
Connecticut Cumulative TMDLs by Pollutant
This chart includes TMDLs since October 1, 1995.
Description of this table| NOTE: Click on the underlined "Pollutant" value to see associated listed waters for which a TMDL was developed. Click on the underlined "Number of TMDLs" value to see a listing of those TMDLs for the pollutant. | ||
| Pollutant | Number of TMDLs | Number of Causes of Impairment Addressed |
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| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | 235 | |
| Fecal Coliform | 47 | |
| Copper | 6 | |
| Zinc | 5 | |
| Chlorine | 4 | |
| Enterococcus Bacteria | 4 | |
| Algal Growth | 3 | |
| Ammonia | 3 | |
| Lead | 3 | |
| 1,2-Propanediol | 2 | |
| Ethylene Glycol | 2 | |
| Nitrogen, Total | 2 | |
| Nutrients | 2 | |
| Organic Enrichment/Low Dissolved Oxygen | 2 | |
| Phosphorus, Total | 2 | |
| Pollutants in Urban Stormwater | 2 | |
| Turbidity | 2 | |
| Algal Growth/Chlorophyll A | 1 | |
| Chlorophyll-A | 1 | |
| Nitrogen | 1 | |
| Toxicity | 1 | |
Total: 325 TMDLs; 330 Causes of Impairment Addressed
Connecticut Cumulative Number of TMDLs
EPA Fiscal Year starts October 1 and ends September 30.
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| Fiscal Year | Number of TMDLs | Number of Causes of Impairment Addressed |
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| 2000 | 11 | |
| 2001 | 9 | |
| 2002 | 7 | |
| 2004 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 30 | |
| 2006 | 16 | |
| 2007 | 7 | |
| 2008 | 27 | |
| 2010 | 9 | |
| 2011 | 25 | |
| 2012 | 186 | |
Total: 325 TMDLs; 330 Causes of Impairment Addressed
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