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State: Massachusetts
Waterbody ID:
Other ID: MA70-03
State List ID: MA70-03_2002
Location: From The Mouth Of The Neponset River, Boston/Quincy To The Line Between Head Island And The North Side Of Thompson Island And The Line Between The South Point Of Thompson Island, Boston And Chapel Rocks, Quincy.
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: 4.6
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Charles
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- Causes of Impairment
- TMDLs That Apply to This Waterbody
- Previous Causes of Impairment Now Attaining All Uses
State: Massachusetts
Waterbody ID:
Other ID: MA70-03
State List ID: MA70-03_2002
Location: From The Mouth Of The Neponset River, Boston/Quincy To The Line Between Head Island And The North Side Of Thompson Island And The Line Between The South Point Of Thompson Island, Boston And Chapel Rocks, Quincy.
State Waterbody Type: Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: 4.6
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Charles
Data are also available for these years: 2010 2006 2004 1998 1996
2002 Waterbody Report for Dorchester Bay
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Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2002
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pathogens | Pathogens | TMDL needed |
| Priority Organics Compounds | Toxic Organics | TMDL needed |
| Suspended Solids | Turbidity | TMDL needed |
| Turbidity | Turbidity | TMDL needed |
TMDLs That Apply to this waterbody
No TMDL data have been recorded by EPA for this waterbody.
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.