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State: New York
Waterbody ID:
Other ID: NY-1701-0002
State List ID: 1701-0002
Location: (Mw1.2) Rb (Portion 1)
State Waterbody Type: Bay, Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: 12410
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Sandy Hook-Staten Island
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- Causes of Impairment
- TMDLs That Apply to This Waterbody
- Previous Causes of Impairment Now Attaining All Uses
State: New York
Waterbody ID:
Other ID: NY-1701-0002
State List ID: 1701-0002
Location: (Mw1.2) Rb (Portion 1)
State Waterbody Type: Bay, Estuary
EPA Waterbody Type: Bays and Estuaries
Water Size: 12410
Units: square miles
Watershed Name: Sandy Hook-Staten Island
Data are also available for these years: 2010 2008 2006 2002 1998 1996
2004 Waterbody Report for Raritan Bay (Class Sa)
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Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2004
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pathogens | Pathogens | TMDL needed |
| Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | TMDL needed |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan River/Bay | Jan-24-1996 | Copper | Point/Nonpoint Source | Unlisted but Impaired |
| Raritan River/Bay | Jan-24-1996 | Mercury | Point/Nonpoint Source | Unlisted but Impaired |
| Raritan River/Bay | Jan-24-1996 | Copper | Point/Nonpoint Source | Unlisted but Impaired |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.