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State: Virgin Islands
Waterbody ID: VI-STT-57
Location: STT-8 Fortuna Bay
State Waterbody Type: Ocean
EPA Waterbody Type: Ocean and Near Coastal
Water Size: .0827
Units: square miles
Watershed Name:
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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: Virgin Islands
Waterbody ID: VI-STT-57
Location: STT-8 Fortuna Bay
State Waterbody Type: Ocean
EPA Waterbody Type: Ocean and Near Coastal
Water Size: .0827
Units: square miles
Watershed Name:
2010 Waterbody Report for Fortuna Bay
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Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2010
The overall status of this waterbody is Impaired.
Description of this table
| Designated Use | Designated Use Group | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Life Use | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Primary Contact Recreation | Recreation | Impaired |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissolved Oxygen | Organic Enrichment/Oxygen Depletion | Aquatic Life Use, Primary Contact Recreation | TMDL needed |
| Enterococcus Bacteria | Pathogens | Aquatic Life Use, Primary Contact Recreation | TMDL needed |
| Turbidity | Turbidity | Primary Contact Recreation, Aquatic Life Use | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Non-Point Sources | Unspecified Nonpoint Source | Dissolved Oxygen; Enterococcus Bacteria; Turbidity |
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.