Mainstem Taunton River
WMA WATER WITHDRAWAL AND NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE SUMMARY
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WMA WATER WITHDRAWAL AND NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE SUMMARYBased on available information there are no WMA regulated withdrawals or NPDES discharges along this segment of the Segreganset River. USE ASSESSMENTAQUATIC LIFEHabitat and FlowNo flow (0.0 cfs) was reported by USGS at their gage on the Segreganset River between 8 July and 15 September 1999 and 23 to 29 July and 1 August to 16 September 2002 (Socolow et al. 2000 and 2003). Furthermore, water can be taken from the Segreganset River at the Somerset Water Department’s intake near the Segreganset River Dam. The Aquatic Life Use is assessed as impaired in this segment of the Segreganset River because of the low and no flow conditions that frequently occur during the summer and fall months of the year. Segreganset River (MA62-54) Use Summary Table
RECOMMENDATIONS Conduct monitoring (biological, habitat and water quality) to evaluate impacts to the Segreganset River from potential sources of pollution (e.g., golf course, developments, water withdrawals), document impairments caused by low flow conditions, and better assess the status of the Aquatic Life Use. Conduct bacteria sampling to evaluate effectiveness of nonpoint source pollution control activities and to assess the status of the Primary and Secondary Contact Recreational uses. Continue to monitor compliance with WMA registration/permit limits and other special conditions of the permits. Segreganset River (Segment MA62-55) L 
ocation: From approximately 250 feet north of Brook Street, Dighton to confluence with the Taunton River, Dighton. Segment Length: 0.02 square miles Classification: Class SA (proposed SB, Shellfishing Restricted) (This segment was formerly part of Segment MA62-18) The drainage area of this segment is approximately 14.8 square miles. Land-use estimates (top three) for the subwatershed: Forest 70.3% Residential 13.9% Agriculture 6.8% The impervious cover area for this subwatershed is less than 10%. Segment MA62-18 is on the Massachusetts Year 2002 Integrated List of Waters – Category 3 (MassDEP 2003). Directory: eea -> docs -> dep -> water -> resources dep -> Charles D. Baker Governor dep -> Charles D. Baker Governor dep -> Charles D. Baker Governor dep -> Index of Photographs dep -> Department of environmental protection one winter street, boston, ma 02108 617-292-5500 water -> Water Resource Management Planning resources -> The goal of the Clean Water Act (cwa) is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters resources -> 2004 water quality assessment report Download 1.7 Mb. Share with your friends:
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