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State: Rhode Island
Waterbody ID: RI0001002R-13B
Location: Tarkiln Brook and tributaries from Route 7 crossing to Slatersville Reservoir. Burrillville, North Smithfield
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: .7591
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Blackstone
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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: Rhode Island
Waterbody ID: RI0001002R-13B
Location: Tarkiln Brook and tributaries from Route 7 crossing to Slatersville Reservoir. Burrillville, North Smithfield
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: .7591
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Blackstone
Data are also available for these years: 2010 2006 2004 2002 2000
2008 Waterbody Report for Tarkiln Brook & Tribs
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fish And Wildlife Habitat | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Fish Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Not Assessed |
| Primary Contact Recreation | Recreation | Not Assessed |
| Secondary Contact Recreation | Recreation | Not Assessed |
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 | Fish And Wildlife Habitat | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Cercla Npl (Superfund) Sites | Legacy/Historical Pollutants | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ri Statewide Bacteria Tmdls | Sep-22-2011 | Enterococcus Bacteria | Nonpoint Source | Enterococcus Bacteria |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cycles Listed | WQS Attainment Date | WQS Attainment Reason | WQS Attainment Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments | 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 | Jul-14-2011 | Applicable WQS attained, according to new assessment method. | |
| Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments | 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 | Jul-14-2011 | Applicable WQS attained, according to new assessment method. | |
| Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments | 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 | Jul-14-2011 | Applicable WQS attained, according to new assessment method. | |
| Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments | 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 | Jul-14-2011 | Applicable WQS attained, according to new assessment method. |