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 ASSESSMENTshellfishingThe DMF Shellfish Status Report of 2003 indicates that area MHB2.2 is prohibited (Sawyer 2003). Based on the DMF shellfish growing area status, the Shellfish Harvesting Use is assessed as impaired for this segment of the Segreganset River because of elevated bacteria counts. Segreganset River (MA62-55) Use Summary Table
RecommendationsReview and implement recommendations in the DMF shellfish sanitary survey reports and the triennial reviews for growing area MHB2.2. Conduct monitoring (biological, habitat and water quality) to evaluate impacts to the Segreganset River from potential sources of pollution (e.g., developments) and to 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. Muddy Cove Brook (Segment MA62-52) L 
ocation: Source south of Hart Street, Dighton through Muddy Cove Brook Pond to outlet of small impoundment behind 333 Main Street (Zeneca, Inc.), Dighton. Segment Length: 2.0 miles Classification: Class B (Formerly part of Segment MA62-23.) The drainage area of this segment is approximately 2.9 square miles. Land-use estimates (top three) for the subwatershed: Forest 71.8% Agriculture 12.8% Residential 7.1% The impervious cover area for this subwatershed is less than 10%.
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