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F.7 Category 5 Waters

FINAL 133

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Maryland's 2012 Final Integrated Report - Category 5 WatersAssessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02120201

Lower Susquehanna River

CE, HA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-CB1TF-02120201

Lower Susquehanna River

CE, HA

Tidal subsegment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

High Yes

This listing only applies to the tidal Lower Susquehanna portion (02120201) of CB1TF.

2002 Direct Measurement

MD-02120204

Conowingo Dam Susquehanna River

CE, HA

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

Low No

This assessment only applies to the tributaries to the Conowingo Pool and not to the Conowingo Pool itself.

1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02120204-Conowingo_Pool

Conowingo Dam Susquehanna River

CE, HA

Impoundments

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

This assessment applies to the impounded portion of the Susquehanna behind Conowing Dam.

2008 Direct Measurement

MD-02120204

Conowingo Dam Susquehanna River

CE, HA

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Source Unknown

Low No

This assessment only applies to the tributaries to the Conowingo Pool and not to the Conowingo Pool itself.

1996 Habitat Evaluation

MD-02130102-T-ASSAWOMAN_BAY

Assawoman Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Agriculture

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130102-T-GREYS_CREEK

Assawoman Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Nitrogen (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130102-T-ASSAWOMAN_BAY

Assawoman Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Nitrogen (Total)

Agriculture

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02130102-T-GREYS_CREEK

Assawoman Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130103-T-MANKLIN_CREEK

Isle of Wight Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130103-T-ISLE_OF_WIGHT_BAY

Isle of Wight Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Nitrogen (Total)

Agriculture

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130103-T-ISLE_OF_WIGHT_BAY

Isle of Wight Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Agriculture

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130103-T-MANKLIN_CREEK

Isle of Wight Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Nitrogen (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130104-T

Sinepuxent Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Nitrogen (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130104-T

Sinepuxent Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130105-T-MARSHALL_CREEK

Newport Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Nitrogen (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130105-T-MARSHALL_CREEK

Newport Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130106-T

Chincoteague Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Nitrogen (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02130106-T

Chincoteague Bay

WO

Coastal Bay

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-POCOH-TF-02130202

Lower Pocomoke River

WO, SO

Tidal subsegment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

This listing only applies to the Lower Pocomoke River (02130202) watershed

2008 Direct Measurement

MD-02130202

Lower Pocomoke River

WO, SO

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2004 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02130203

Upper Pocomoke River

WI, WO

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Agriculture

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that excess phosphorus is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

1996

94%

Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130203

Upper Pocomoke River

WI, WO

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Agriculture

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sediment is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

1996

84%

Habitat Evaluation

MD-TANMH-Daugherty_Creek

TANMH - Tangier Sound Mesohaline

SO

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Medium No2012 Direct Measurement

MD-TANMH

TANMH - Tangier Sound Mesohaline

DO, SO

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2012 Benthic IBI

MD-WICMH-02130301

Lower Wicomico River

WI, SO

Tidal subsegment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

High No

This listing only applies to the Lower Wicomico River (02130301) watershed

2008 Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-WICMH-WICOMICO_RIVER_2

WICMH - Wicomico River Mesohaline

WI, SO

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Low No

This area is an extension of AU MD-WICMH-WICOMICO_RIVER. The TMDL for AU MD-WICMH-WICOMICO_RIVER did not cover this additional area.

2010 Direct Measurement

MD-02130301

Lower Wicomico River

WI, SO

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02130305

Nanticoke River

CA, DO, WI

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2004 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-NANMH-OH-TF-02130305

NANMH - Lower Nanticoke River Mesohaline

DO, WI

Chesapeake Bay segment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No2008 Direct Measurement

MD-02130306

Marshyhope Creek

CA, DO

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Agriculture

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that sediment is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

32%

Habitat Evaluation

MD-02130308

Transquaking River

DO

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Agriculture

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that excess sediment is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

59%

Habitat Evaluation

MD-LCHMH-Little_Choptank_River

LCHMH - Little Choptank River Mesohaline

DO

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Medium No2012 Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-CHOMH2-LOWER_CHOPTANK_RIVER_MAINSTEM2

CHOMH2 - Choptank River Mesohaline mouth 2

TA, DO

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Low No

This is a new listing that adds an additional chunk of impaired water onto the original shellfish listing for the mainstem Choptank. This area was not covered under the previous TMDL.

2010 Direct Measurement

MD-CHOMH1

CHOMH1 - Choptank River Mesohaline mouth 1

TA, DO

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2010 Benthic IBI

MD-CHOMH1-2-02130403

CHOMH2 - Choptank River Mesohaline mouth 2

TA, DO

Tidal subsegment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No2008 Direct Measurement

MD-CHOMH1-Broad_Creek

Lower Choptank River

TA

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Medium No

This is a new area that is no longer meeting shellfish harvesting criteria.

2012 Direct Measurement

MD-02130403

Lower Choptank River

TA, DO, CA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Agriculture

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that excess phosphorus is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

84%

Direct Measurement

MD-02130403

Lower Choptank River

TA, DO, CA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Agriculture

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sediment is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

79%

Habitat Evaluation

MD-CHOMH2-Jenkins_Creek

Lower Choptank River

DO

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Medium No

TMDL was accepted for WQA concurrence.

2012 Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-CHOMH1-San_Domingo_Creek_mainstem

Lower Choptank River

TA

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Medium No

This record represents an additional portion of San Domingo Creek not covered under the previously developed TMDL.

2012 Direct Measurement

MD-CHOMH1-Edge_Creek

Lower Choptank River

TA

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Medium No

Recent data shows that this area is not meeting the shellfish harvesting water quality criteria.

2012 Direct Measurement

MD-02130404

Upper Choptank River

TA, QA, CA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Agriculture

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that excess sediment is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

70%

Habitat Evaluation

MD-EASMH

EASMH - Eastern Bay Mesohaline

QA, TA

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2012 Benthic IBI

MD-02130509

Middle Chester River

KE, QA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

High Yes2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02130510

Upper Chester River

KE, QA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Agriculture

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sediment is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

33%

Habitat Evaluation

MD-ELKOH

ELKOH - Elk River Oligohaline

CE

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2010 Benthic IBI

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-ELKOH

ELKOH - Elk River Oligohaline

CE

Chesapeake Bay segment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Source Unknown

High Yes

This listing now incorporates the Little, Lower, and Upper portions of the Elk (watersheds 02130601, 02130603, 02130605). These listings were aggregated since they were hydrologically connected.

2002 Direct Measurement

MD-C&DOH

C&DOH - C&D Canal Oligohaline

CE

Chesapeake Bay segment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

High Yes2002 Direct Measurement

MD-BSHOH

BSHOH - Bush River Oligohaline

HA

Tidal subsegment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

The area assessed as impaired for PCBs does not include Romney Creek as no fish tissue data has yet been collected there and it is hydrologically not connected to Bush River proper.

2002 Direct Measurement

MD-02130701

Bush River

HA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-021307021130-Edgewater_Village_Lake

Lower Winters Run

HA

Impoundments

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

Low No

Phosphorus loading analysis was conducted in 2003. A load reduction of 90% was determined not feasible given the use i.e., storm water management pond. Therefore, a UAA is being considered and is pending.

1998 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02130702

Lower Winters Run

HA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02130703

Atkisson Reservoir

HA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-021307031132-Atkisson_Reservoir

Atkisson Reservoir

HA

Impoundments

Water Contact Sports Sedimentation/siltation

Source Unknown

Low No1996 Unknown

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02130705

Aberdeen Proving Ground

HA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-CB1TF-02130705

Aberdeen Proving Ground

HA

Tidal subsegment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Toxics

Source Unknown

Medium No

This listing only applies to the tidal Aberdeen Proving Grounds (02130705) portion of CB1TF.

1996 Direct Measurement

MD-02130706

Swan Creek

HA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-GUNOH-02130801

Gunpowder River

HA, BA

Tidal subsegment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Source Unknown

Medium No

This listing only applies to the Gunpowder River portion of GUNOH. Note: Seneca Creek is not included as part of this listing since it is not hydrologically connected to the Gunpowder.

2006 Direct Measurement

MD-02130802

Lower Gunpowder Falls

BA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sediment is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

61%

Habitat Evaluation

MD-02130802

Lower Gunpowder Falls

BA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

45%

Direct Measurement

MD-02130802

Lower Gunpowder Falls

BA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

46%

Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02130802

Lower Gunpowder Falls

BA

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

Medium No

Monitoring completed for this area. Waiting on Chesapeake Bay Phase 5 model and VIMS work on model development.

1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-GUNOH-02130803

Bird River

BA

Tidal subsegment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

This listing only applies Bird River (02130803).

2008 Direct Measurement

MD-02130805

Loch Raven Reservoir

BA, CR

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-MIDOH-02130807

Middle River - Browns

BA

Tidal subsegment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

This listing only applies to the Middle River (02130807) portion of MIDOH.

2006 Direct Measurement

MD-02130901

Back River

BA, BC

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

83%

Direct Measurement

MD-BACOH

BACOH - Back River Oligohaline

BA

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Polychlorinated biphenyls

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No1998 Direct Measurement

MD-02130901

Back River

BA, BC

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sediment is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

85%

Habitat Evaluation

MD-02130901

Back River

BA, BC

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

96%

Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-BACOH

BACOH - Back River Oligohaline

BA

Chesapeake Bay segment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No2008 Direct Measurement

MD-PATMH-Bodkin_Creek

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

AA

Tidal subsegment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Copper

Source Unknown

Low No

This listing only applies to the Bodkin Creek (02130902) portion of PATMH. NOTE: Bodkin Creek was inadvertently delisted for copper in 2006. The listing category was being changed back to 5.

1996 Direct Measurement

MD-PATMH

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

AA, BA, BC

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2004 Benthic IBI

MD-PATMH-02130903

Baltimore Harbor Watershed

AA, BA, BC

Tidal subsegment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

Originally this PCB listing was due to sediment data, not fish tissue. However, newer fish tissue data has supplanted the old sediment data. This listing only applies to the Baltimore Harbor (02130903) portion of PATMH.

1998 Direct Measurement

MD-02130903

Baltimore Harbor

AA, BA, BC

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

High Yes2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-PATMH-Northwest_Branch

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

BC

Tidal subsegment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Lead -sediments

Source Unknown

Medium No

WQA approved January 18, 2005 for the Inner Harbor/Northwest Branch. However, results were deemed inconclusive. Additional study is warranted.

1998 Direct Measurement

MD-02130903-Stansbury_Pond

Baltimore Harbor Watershed

BA

Impoundments

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Source Unknown

Low No2012 Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-PATMH-BEAR_CREEK

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

BA

Tidal subsegment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife PCBs - sediments and fish tissue

Source Unknown

Medium No

This PCB listing was due to sediment data, not fish tissue.

1998 Direct Measurement

MD-PATMH-CURTIS_BAY_CREEK

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

AA, BC

Tidal subsegment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife PCBs - sediments and fish tissue

Source Unknown

Medium No

This PCB listing was due to sediment data, not fish tissue.

1998 Direct Measurement

MD-PATMH-BEAR_CREEK

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

BA

Tidal subsegment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chromium - sediments

Industrial Point Source Discharge

Medium No

WQA approved January 18, 2005 for the Inner Harbor/Northwest Branch and Bear Creek. Sediment ingestion study confirmed results of WQA. However, the Dept. anticipates receiving additional Cr data and therefore will postpone any delisting action.

1998 Direct Measurement

MD-PATMH-CURTIS_BAY_CREEK

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

AA, BC

Tidal subsegment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Zinc - sediments

Source Unknown

Medium No1998 Direct Measurement

MD-PATMH-Middle_Harbor

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

BC

Tidal subsegment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Zinc - sediments

Source Unknown

Medium No

This listing only applies to the Middle Harbor portion of PATMH.

1998 Direct Measurement

MD-PATMH-BEAR_CREEK

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

BA

Tidal subsegment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Zinc - sediments

Source Unknown

Medium No

WQA completed January 18, 2005 for the Inner Harbor/Northwest Branch and Bear Creek. However, results were deemed inconclusive. Additional study is warranted.

1998 Direct Measurement

MD-PATMH-MiddleBranch_NorthwestHarbor

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

BC

Tidal subsegment

Water Contact Sports Enterococcus

Source Unknown

Low No

This listing currently applies to all tidal waters upstream of the Harbor Tunnel. However, more analysis is warranted to further refine the spatial extent of bacterial impairment.

2010 Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-PATMH-Northwest_Branch

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

BC

Tidal subsegment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Zinc - sediments

Source Unknown

Medium No

WQA completed January 18, 2005 for Inner Harbor/Northwest Branch. However, results were deemed inconclusive. Additional study is warranted.

1998 Direct Measurement

MD-PATMH-MiddleBranch_NorthwestHarbor

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

AA, BA, BC

Tidal subsegment

Water Contact Sports Debris/Floatables/Trash

Inappropriate Waste Disposal

High Yes

Listing only applies to the Middle Branch from the mouth (Ferry Bar Park to Harbor Hospital Center) extending westward and the Northwest Branch from the Hull Street Pier to Canton Waterfront Park.

2008 Direct Measurement

MD-PATMH-Northwest_Branch

PATMH - Patapsco River Mesohaline

BC

Tidal subsegment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chromium - sediments

Industrial Point Source Discharge

Medium No

WQA approved January 18, 2005 for the Inner Harbor/Northwest Branch and Bear Creek. Sediment ingestion study confirmed results of WQA. However, the Dept. anticipates receiving additional Cr data and therefore will postpone any delisting action.

1998 Direct Measurement

MD-02130904

Jones Falls

BA, BC

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

95%

Direct Measurement

MD-02130904-Lake_Roland

Jones Falls

BA

Impoundments

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

High Yes2002 Direct Measurement

MD-02130904

Jones Falls

BA, BC

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

56%

Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02130905

Gwynns Falls

BA, BC

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

76%

Direct Measurement

MD-02130906

Patapsco River Lower North Branch

AA, BA, BC, HO, CR

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

79%

Direct Measurement

MD-02130906

Patapsco River Lower North Branch

AA, BA, BC, HO, CR

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

78%

Direct Measurement

MD-02130907-Liberty_Reservoir

Liberty Reservoir

BA, CR

Impoundments

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sedimentation/siltation

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Unknown

MD-02130907-Liberty_Reservoir

Liberty Reservoir

BA, CR

Impoundments

Fishing Mercury in Fish Tissue

Atmospheric Deposition - Toxics

High Yes2002 Direct Measurement

MD-02130907

Liberty Reservoir

BA, CR

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

55%

Direct Measurement

MD-02130907-Liberty_Reservoir

Liberty Reservoir

BA, CR

Impoundments

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02130908

South Branch Patapsco River

CR, HO

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-MAGMH

MAGMH - Magothy River Mesohaline

AA

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2004 Benthic IBI

MD-02131001

Magothy River

AA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-MAGMH

MAGMH - Magothy River Mesohaline

AA

Chesapeake Bay segment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

High Yes

This listing captures the previous PCBs listing for watershed 02131001.

2006 Direct Measurement

MD-MAGMH-Deep_Creek

MAGMH - Magothy River Mesohaline

AA

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Medium No

Previously, a WQA was completed and approved for this area. New data shows that shellfish harvesting bacteria criteria are not being met.

2012 Direct Measurement

MD-02131002

Severn River

AA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-SEVMH

SEVMH - Severn River Mesohaline

AA

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2008 Benthic IBI

MD-SEVMH

SEVMH - Severn River Mesohaline

AA

Chesapeake Bay segment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

High Yes

Newer data suggest that PCB levels are down. However, more data is needed to confirm. This listing only includes the Severn mainstem, not Whitehall or Mill Creek.

2006 Direct Measurement

MD-SOUMH

SOUMH - South River Mesohaline

AA

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2008 Benthic IBI

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-SOUMH

SOUMH - South River Mesohaline

AA

Chesapeake Bay segment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

High Yes2002 Direct Measurement

MD-02131003

South River

AA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02131004

West River

AA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Atmospheric Deposition - Toxics

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

63%

Direct Measurement

MD-02131004

West River

AA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sediment is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

90%

Habitat Evaluation

MD-WST-RHDMH-02131004

West River

AA

Chesapeake Bay segment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

High Yes

This listing applies to all of the tidal portion of watershed 02131004.

2006 Direct Measurement

MD-02131005

Other West Chesapeake Bay

AA, CV

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-PAXMH-OH-02131101

Lower Patuxent River

CH, CV, PG, SM

Chesapeake Bay segment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

The PCB listing for PAXOH was aggregated with this listing for TMDL purposes.

2008 Direct Measurement

MD-PAXOH-PATUXENT_RIVER

PAXOH - Middle Patuxent River Oligohaline

PG, CV

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Medium No

WQA approved for this bacteria impairment in 2008. However, new data shows that shellfish harvesting water quality criteria are not being met.

2012 Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-PAXOH

PAXOH - Middle Patuxent River Oligohaline

PG, CV

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2010 Benthic IBI

MD-PAXMH-BATTLE_CREEK2

PAXMH - Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline

CV

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Low No

This portion of Battle Creek was relisted after a WQA was approved for it in 2005 based on new data from MDE's Shellfish Monitoring Program.

2010 Direct Measurement

MD-PAXMH-WELLS_COVE

PAXMH - Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline

CV

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Low No2010 Direct Measurement

MD-CB5MH-ST_JEROMES_CREEK

CB5MH - Chesapeake Bay 5 Mesohaline

SM

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Low No

This listing really only applies to Malone Bay portion of St. Jeromes.

2010 Direct Measurement

MD-02131101

Patuxent River lower

CH, CV, PG, SM

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-PAXMH-BUZZARD_ISLAND_CREEK

PAXMH - Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline

CV

Tidal Shellfish Area

Shellfishing Fecal Coliform

Source Unknown

Medium No2012 Direct Measurement

MD-PAXMH

PAXMH - Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline

CH, CV, PG, SM

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2006 Benthic IBI

MD-02131102

Patuxent River middle

AA, CV, PG

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02131103

Western Branch

PG

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2006 Fish and Benthic IBIs

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02131104

Patuxent River Upper

AA, HO, PG

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2006 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02131105

Little Patuxent River

AA, HO

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

High Yes

The Biostressor analysis indicates that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

39%

Direct Measurement

MD-021311070941-Rocky_Gorge_Reservoir

Rocky Gorge Dam

HO, MO, PG

Impoundments

Fishing Mercury in Fish Tissue

Source Unknown

High Yes2010 Direct Measurement

MD-02131107

Rocky Gorge Dam

HO, MO, PG

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2004 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-CB3MH

CB3MH - Upper Chesapeake Bay Mesohaline

BA, AA, KE, QA

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2006 Benthic IBI

MD-CB5MH

CB5MH - Lower Chesapeake Bay Mesohaline

CV, SM, DO, SO

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2006 Benthic IBI

MD-CB4MH

CB4MH - Middle Chesapeake Bay Mesohaline

AA, CV, QA, TA, DO

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2006 Benthic IBI

MD-02140101

Potomac River Lower tidal

CH, SM

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2004 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-POTMH

POTMH - Lower Potomac River Mesohaline

CH, SM

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2006 Benthic IBI

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-POTOH

POTOH - Lower Potomac River Oligohaline

CH

Chesapeake Bay segment

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No

This listing supersedes the previous estuarine biological listings for watersheds 02140101, 02140102, 02140109, and 02140110.

2010 Benthic IBI

MD-02140103

St. Mary's River

SM

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-POTMH-02140104

Breton Bay

SM

Tidal subsegment

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

This listing is for Breton Bay (02140104).

2008 Direct Measurement

MD-02140109-WILLS_BRANCH

Port Tobacco River

CH

Non-tidal Segment(s)

Water Contact Sports Enterococcus

Source Unknown

Medium No2006 Direct Measurement

MD-02140109-HOGHOLE_RUN

Port Tobacco River

CH

Non-tidal Segment(s)

Water Contact Sports Enterococcus

Source Unknown

Medium No2006 Direct Measurement

MD-02140109-JENNIE_RUN

Port Tobacco River

CH

Non-tidal Segment(s)

Water Contact Sports Enterococcus

Source Unknown

Medium No2006 Direct Measurement

MD-02140109

Port Tobacco River

CH

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2008 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02140109-PORT_TOBACCO_CREEK

Port Tobacco River

CH

Non-tidal Segment(s)

Water Contact Sports Enterococcus

Source Unknown

Medium No

Two unnamed tributaries that join Port Tobacco Creek, one to the north and one to the south of RT. 6, are included in this listing.

2006 Direct Measurement

MD-02140111

Mattawoman Creek

PG, CH

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02140201

Potomac River Upper tidal

PG, CH

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2006 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02140202-Mainstem

Potomac River Montgomery County

FR, MO

River Mainstem

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

Since the station was sampled in the mainstem, this listing was refined to show just the mainstem as the water segment assessed.

2008 Direct Measurement

MD-02140202

Potomac River Montgomery County

FR, MO

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

Low No1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02140202

Potomac River Montgomery County

FR, MO

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Source Unknown

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that sediment is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. The listing for sediment addresses a portion of the biological impairment listing.

1996

85%

Habitat Evaluation

MD-02140202-Wadeable_Streams

Potomac River Montgomery County

FR, MO

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

30%

Direct Measurement

MD-02140202-Wadeable_Streams

Potomac River Montgomery County

FR, MO

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

14%

Direct Measurement

MD-02140203

Piscataway Creek

PG

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2004 Fish and Benthic IBIs

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02140205

Anacostia River

MO, PG

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

14%

Direct Measurement

MD-02140205-Northwest_Branch

Anacostia River

MO, PG

River Mainstem

Fishing Heptachlor Epoxide

Source Unknown

High Yes

The extent of this listing was refined in 2010 to reflect the actual impaired waters. This listing only applies to the Northwest Branch.

2002 Direct Measurement

MD-02140205

Anacostia River

MO, PG

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

47%

Direct Measurement

MD-02140206

Rock Creek

MO

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02140207

Cabin John Creek

MO

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

62%

Direct Measurement

MD-02140207

Cabin John Creek

MO

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

95%

Direct Measurement

MD-02140208

Seneca Creek

MO

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

40%

Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02140301-Wadeable_Streams

Potomac River Frederick County

FR, WA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2006 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02140302

Lower Monocacy River

CR, FR, MO

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

Low Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02140303-Multiple_segments

Upper Monocacy River

CR, FR

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02140303

Upper Monocacy River

CR, FR

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02140304

Double Pipe Creek

CR, FR

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Agriculture

High Yes

The Biostressor analysis indicates that excess phosphorus is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

1996

78%

Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02140304-Big_Pipe_Creek

Double Pipe Creek

CR, FR

River Mainstem

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

Since the station was sampled in the mainstem, this listing was refined to show just the mainstem as the water segment assessed.

2008 Direct Measurement

MD-02140305

Catoctin Creek

FR

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Agriculture

High Yes

The Biostressor analysis indicates that excess phosphorus is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

1996

82%

Dissolved Oxygen

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02140501-Wadeable_Streams

Potomac River Washington County

WA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

19%

Direct Measurement

MD-02140501-Wadeable_Streams

Potomac River Washington County

WA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Agriculture

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

14%

Direct Measurement

MD-02140501-Dam4-5

Potomac River Washington County

WA

River Mainstem

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Source Unknown

Medium No

This listing was split from the previous watershed-wide PCB listing for the entire Potomac River Washington County watershed (02140501). The segment was split at Dam #4.

2008 Direct Measurement

MD-02140502-Mainstem

Antietam Creek

WA

River Mainstem

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

Since the station sampled was in the mainstem Antietam, this listing was refined to show just the mainstem as the water segment assessed.

2008 Direct Measurement

MD-02140502

Antietam Creek

WA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02140502

Antietam Creek

WA

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

High Yes1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02140503

Marsh Run

WA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2004 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02140504-Multiple_segments_1

Conococheague Creek

WA

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife pH, High

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02140504-Mainstem

Conococheague Creek

WA

River Mainstem

Fishing PCB in Fish Tissue

Contaminated Sediments

Medium No

Since the station was sampled in the mainstem, this listing was refined to show just the mainstem as the water segment assessed.

2008 Direct Measurement

MD-02140504

Conococheague Creek

WA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2004 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02140506

Licking Creek

WA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02140508-Wadeable_Streams

Potomac River Allegany County

WA, AL

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02140509

Little Tonoloway Creek

WA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02140512

Town Creek

AL

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-02141001

Lower North Branch Potomac River

AL

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Source Unknown

Low No1996 Habitat Evaluation

MD-02141001

Lower North Branch Potomac River

AL

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Phosphorus (Total)

Source Unknown

Low No1996 Dissolved Oxygen

MD-02141001-Wadeable_Streams

Lower North Branch Potomac River

AL

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2006 Fish and Benthic IBIs

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-02141002

Evitts Creek

AL

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

25%

Direct Measurement

MD-021410020107-Rocky_Gap_Run

Evitts Creek

AL

Subwatershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife pH, Low

Acid Mine Drainage

Medium No2006 Direct Measurement

MD-02141002

Evitts Creek

AL

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

22%

Direct Measurement

MD-02141003

Wills Creek

AL, GA

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

59%

Direct Measurement

MD-02141003

Wills Creek

AL, GA

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

31%

Direct Measurement

MD-02141004

Georges Creek

AL, GA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-021410050040-Sand_Run

Upper North Branch Potomac River

GA

Subwatershed

Public Water Supply Manganese

Acid Mine Drainage

High Yes2008 Direct Measurement

MD-021410050048-Three_Forks_Run

Upper North Branch Potomac River

GA

Subwatershed

Public Water Supply Manganese

Acid Mine Drainage

High Yes2008 Direct Measurement

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Assessment Unit

Basin Name

County

Water Type Detail Sources

PriorityCause TMDL In 2 Years

Notes

Designated UseCycle First Listed

Percent Attributable Risk

Indicator

MD-021410050039-Laurel_Run

Upper North Branch Potomac River

GA

Subwatershed

Public Water Supply Manganese

Acid Mine Drainage

High Yes2008 Direct Measurement

MD-021410050049-Elklick_Run

Upper North Branch Potomac River

GA

Subwatershed

Public Water Supply Manganese

Acid Mine Drainage

High Yes2008 Direct Measurement

MD-02141005-Wadeable_Streams

Upper North Branch Potomac River

AL, GA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Sulfates

Acid Mine Drainage

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that sulfates are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

71%

Direct Measurement

MD-05020201-Youghiogheny_River_Lake

Youghiogheny River

GA

Impoundments

Fishing Mercury in Fish Tissue

Atmospheric Deposition - Toxics

High Yes2010 Direct Measurement

MD-05020201-Wadeable_Streams

Youghiogheny River

GA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2002 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-05020202

Little Youghiogheny River

GA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Cause Unknown

Source Unknown

Low No2006 Fish and Benthic IBIs

MD-05020203

Deep Creek Lake

GA

1st thru 4th order streams

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Post-development Erosion and Sedimentation

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicates that excess sediment is a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2012

91%

Habitat Evaluation

MD-05020204

Casselman River

GA

Non-tidal 8-digit watershed

Aquatic Life and Wildlife Chlorides

Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

Low No

The Biostressor analysis indicated that chlorides are a major stressor affecting biological integrity in this watershed. This listing replaces the biological listing.

2010

26%

Direct Measurement

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