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State: Georgia
Waterbody ID: GAR031501080902
Other ID: GA-R031501080902
Location: Downstream Southwire Corp.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 3
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Upper Tallapoosa
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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: Georgia
Waterbody ID: GAR031501080902
Other ID: GA-R031501080902
Location: Downstream Southwire Corp.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 3
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Upper Tallapoosa
2008 Waterbody Report for Buffalo Creek
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Metals (other than Mercury) | Fishing | TMDL completed |
| Fecal Coliform | Pathogens | Fishing | TMDL needed |
| Fish Bioassessments | Cause Unknown - Impaired Biota | Fishing | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial/Commercial Site Stormwater Discharge (Permitted) | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Copper; Fecal Coliform; Fish Bioassessments |
| Unspecified Urban Stormwater | Urban-Related Runoff/Stormwater | Copper; Fecal Coliform; Fish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tmdl Evaluation For Seven Stream Segments In The Tallapoosa River Basin For Sediment | Apr-16-2009 | Siltation | Point/Nonpoint Source | Fish Bioassessments; Biota |
| Tmdl Evaluation For Six Stream Segments In The Tallapoosa River Basin For Fecal Coliform | Apr-16-2009 | Fecal Coliform | Point/Nonpoint Source | Fecal Coliform |
| Total Maximum Daily Load Evaluation For Two Segments Of Buffalo Creek And Tributary To Buffalo Creek In The Talapoosa River Basin For Copper | May-14-2004 | Copper | Point/Nonpoint Source | Copper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2000 | Apr-30-2002 | Applicable WQS attained: no further information. |