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State: Virginia
Waterbody ID: VAS-P17R_POW01A94
Location: Powell River from Roaring Branch confluence, 180.83, downstream to Dakota St. in Big Stone Gap, river mile 177.53. Section 1, Class IV.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 2.62
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Powell
On This Page
- 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: Virginia
Waterbody ID: VAS-P17R_POW01A94
Location: Powell River from Roaring Branch confluence, 180.83, downstream to Dakota St. in Big Stone Gap, river mile 177.53. Section 1, Class IV.
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 2.62
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Powell
Data are also available for these years: 2006
2008 Waterbody Report for Powell River
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Life | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Fish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Not Assessed |
| Recreation | Recreation | Impaired |
| Wildlife | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Good |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments | Cause Unknown - Impaired Biota | Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Pathogens | Recreation | TMDL needed |
| Unlisted but Impaired | Other Cause | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Rural (Residential Areas) | Other | Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments |
| Source Unknown | Unknown | Benthic Macroinvertebrates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell River | Mar-10-2011 | Sediment | Nonpoint Source | Benthic Macroinvertebrates; Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments |
| Powell River | Mar-10-2011 | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Point/Nonpoint Source | Pathogens; Escherichia Coli (E. Coli); Fecal Coliform |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.