Impaired Waters and TMDLs in Region 3
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Recent 303(d)/TMDL News in Region 3
Anacostia River Watershed: Data Solicitation Notice in Support of Revising Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for Debris, Floatables, Trash
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking readily available data and information on debris, floatables, and/or trash in the Anacostia River watershed for use in the development of a TMDL. The Anacostia River watershed covers portions of the District of Columbia and Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties in Maryland.
Data submissions to EPA must be received by, or postmarked on or before, October 23, 2018.
- Information on the data solicitation and instructions for submitting data (August 24, 2018)
- View the Federal Register Notice (August 24, 2018)
Please direct questions to Jillian Adair (adair.jillian@epa.gov) or (215) 814-5713
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West Virginia 2014 Section 303(d) List
- Final Additions to West Virginia's 2014 Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters (Nov. 23, 2016)
- Supporting Documents for Proposed Additions to West Virginia's 2014 Impaired Waters List (May 11, 2016)
Please direct questions to Bill Richardson (richardson.william@epa.gov) or (215) 814-5675.
EPA Proposes Total Phosphorus TMDL for the Wissahickon Creek Watershed Notice of Availability, Solicitation of Public Comment
The public comment period for the proposed Total Phosphorus TMDL for the Wissahickon Creek Watershed in Pennsylvania is now closed. The public comment period was open from May 20, 2015 to July 30, 2015, during which EPA received numerous comments from the public and interested parties. To view the comments received, as well as the proposed TMDL and other supporting files provided during the public comment period, please click on the links below.
- Comments Received on Proposed Wissahickon Creek TMDL
- Proposed Wissahickon Creek Phosphorus TMDL
- Other files provided during proposed Wissahickon Creek TMDL public comment period
Please direct questions to Ashley Toy (toy.ashley@epa.gov) or (215) 814-2774.
Search for Specific Impaired Waters and TMDLs
- Region 3 Summary of State Information (Impaired Waters & TMDLs)
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State-specific Information and Actions
Contact information for EPA Region 3 303(d) staff can be found at Contact Us About Impaired Waters and TMDLs.
Delaware 303(d) Assessment ProgramExit
Most recent Delaware list of impaired waters:You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.2016 Delaware Combined Watershed Assessment Report (305(b)) and Determination for the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) List of Waters Needing TMDLs (PDF) (161 pp, 3.78 MB) Exit
Delaware 2016 Section 303(d) List Approval Letter and Decision Rationale (PDF)(8 pp, 443KB, October 17, 2017)
Contact information for EPA Region 3 303(d) staff can be found at Contact Us About Impaired Waters and TMDLs.
District of Columbia 303(d) Assessment ProgramExit
District of Columbia TMDL ProgramExit
Anacostia River Watershed, Prince George's and Montgomery Counties, Maryland, and the District of Columbia:
Most recent District of Columbia list of impaired waters:You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.2016 D.C. Integrated Report Sections 305(b) and 303(d) (PDF) (379 pp, 6.44 MB)Exit
District of Columbia 2016 Section 303(d) List Approval Letter and Decision Rationale (PDF) (8 pp, 71 K, February 2, 2017)
Contact information for EPA Region 3 303(d) staff can be found at Contact Us About Impaired Waters and TMDLs.
Maryland 303(d) Assessment ProgramExit
Anacostia River Watershed, Prince George's and Montgomery Counties, Maryland, and the District of Columbia:
Most recent Maryland list of impaired waters:
2016 Maryland Integrated Report of Surface Water QualityExit
Maryland 2016 Section 303(d) List Approval Letter and Decision Rationale (PDF)(15 pp, 8.43 MB, November 1, 2017, About PDF) Exit
Contact information for EPA Region 3 303(d) staff can be found at Contact Us About Impaired Waters and TMDLs.
Pennsylvania 303(d) Assessment ProgramExit
EPA Proposes Total Phosphorus TMDL for the Wissahickon Creek Watershed:
Proposed Total Phosphorus TMDL for the Wissahickon Creek Watershed, Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Goose Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania:
Information on the Nutrient TMDL for the Goose Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania.
Most recent Pennsylvania list of impaired waters:
2016 Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment ReportExit
Pennsylvania 2016 Section 303(d) List Approval Letter and Decision Rationale (PDF) (10 pp, 79 K, January 9, 2018, About PDF)
Contact information for EPA Region 3 303(d) staff can be found at Contact Us About Impaired Waters and TMDLs.
Virginia 303(d) Assessment ProgramExit
Most recent Virginia list of impaired waters:
2016 Virginia 305(b)/303(d) Water Quality Assessment Integrated ReportExit
Virginia 2016 Section 303(d) List Approval Letter and Decision Rationale (PDF)(11 pp, 113 K, March 6, 2018, About PDF)
Contact information for EPA Region 3 303(d) staff can be found at Contact Us About Impaired Waters and TMDLs.
West Virginia 303(d) Assessment ProgramExit
West Virginia TMDL ProgramExit
Most recent West Virginia list of impaired waters:
Final 2014 West Virginia Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment ReportExit
Final Additions to West Virginia's 2014 Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters.