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State: Montana
Waterbody ID: MT76P003_010
Location: WHITEFISH RIVER, Whitefish Lake to mouth (Stillwater River)
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 24.8
Units: 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
State: Montana
Waterbody ID: MT76P003_010
Location: WHITEFISH RIVER, Whitefish Lake to mouth (Stillwater River)
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 24.8
Units: miles
Watershed Name:
2012 Waterbody Report for Whitefish River
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Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2012
The overall status of this waterbody is Impaired.
Description of this table
| Designated Use | Designated Use Group | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | Agricultural | Good |
| Aquatic Life | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Drinking Water | Public Water Supply | Good |
| Primary Contact Recreation | Recreation | Not Assessed |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2012
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Metals (other than Mercury) | Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
| Lead | Metals (other than Mercury) | Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
| Nitrogen, Total | Nutrients | Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
| Oil and Grease | Oil and Grease | Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
| PCB in Water Column | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
| Temperature, Water | Temperature | Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2012
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Point Source Discharge | Industrial | Copper; Lead; Nitrogen, Total; Oil and Grease; PCB in Water Column |
| Silviculture Activities | Silviculture (Forestry) | Nitrogen, Total; PCB in Water Column; Temperature, Water |
| Site Clearance (Land Development Or Redevelopment) | Construction | Nitrogen, Total; Temperature, Water |
| Wet Weather Discharges (Point Source And Combination Of Stormwater, Sso Or Cso) | Municipal Discharges/Sewage | Copper; Lead; Nitrogen, Total; Temperature, Water |
TMDLs That Apply to this waterbody
No TMDL data have been recorded by EPA for this waterbody.