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State: Maine
Waterbody ID: ME0106000106_616R04
Location: HUC: 0106000106
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: .5
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Presumpscot
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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: Maine
Waterbody ID: ME0106000106_616R04
Location: HUC: 0106000106
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: .5
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Presumpscot
2006 Waterbody Report for Bear Bk
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Drinking Water Supply After Treatment | Public Water Supply | Good |
| Fish And Other Aquatic Life | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Good |
| Fish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Good |
| Fishing | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Good |
| Hydroelectric Power Generation | Other | Good |
| Industrial Process And Cooling Water Supply | Industrial | Good |
| Navigation | Other | Good |
| Primary Contact Recreation | Recreation | Impaired |
| Secondary Contact Recreation | Recreation | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Pathogens | Secondary Contact Recreation, Primary Contact Recreation | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2006
No probable source data have been reported to EPA for this waterbody.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Statewide Bacteria | Sep-28-2009 | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Nonpoint Source | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.