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State: District Of Columbia
Waterbody ID: DCTBK01R_00
Location: HUC: 02070010
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 1.2
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
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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: District Of Columbia
Waterbody ID: DCTBK01R_00
Location: HUC: 02070010
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 1.2
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
Data are also available for these years: 2010 2008 2004 2002 1998 1996
2006 Waterbody Report for BATTERY KEMBLE CREEK
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Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2006
The overall status of this waterbody is Impaired.
Description of this table
| Designated Use | Designated Use Group | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | Other | Not Assessed |
| Primary Contact Recreation | Recreation | Impaired |
| Protection And Propagation Of Fish, Shellfish And Wildlife | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
| Protection Of Human Health Related To Consumption Of Fish And Shellfish | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
| Secondary Contact Recreation And Aesthetic Enjoyment | Aesthetic Value | Impaired |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2006
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments | Cause Unknown - Impaired Biota | Protection And Propagation Of Fish, Shellfish And Wildlife | TMDL needed |
| Combination Benthic/Fishes Bioassessments | Cause Unknown - Impaired Biota | Protection And Propagation Of Fish, Shellfish And Wildlife | TMDL needed |
| Fecal Coliform | Pathogens | Secondary Contact Recreation And Aesthetic Enjoyment, Primary Contact Recreation, Protection And Propagation Of Fish, Shellfish And Wildlife | TMDL needed |
| Fishes Bioassessments (Streams) | Cause Unknown - Impaired Biota | Protection And Propagation Of Fish, Shellfish And Wildlife | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2006
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrostructure Impacts On Fish Passage | Hydromodification | Combination Benthic/Fishes Bioassessments |
| Municipal (Urbanized High Density Area) | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Fecal Coliform |
| Post-Development Erosion And Sedimentation | Hydromodification | Combination Benthic/Fishes Bioassessments |
| Yard Maintenance | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Combination Benthic/Fishes Bioassessments |
TMDLs That Apply to this waterbody
Description of this table
| TMDL Document Name | TMDL Date | TMDL Pollutant Description | TMDL Pollutant Source Type | Cause(s) of Impairment Addressed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Kemble Creek | Oct-06-2004 | Fecal Coliform | Point/Nonpoint Source | Fecal Coliform; Cause Unknown |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.