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2008 Texas Water Quality Inventory and 303(d) List

Information about the assessed quality of Texas' surface waters as reported in 2008. This information is sometimes referred to as the 305(b) report and the 303(d) list, or as the Integrated Report.

This report describes the status of the state’s surface waters, as required by Sections 305(b) and 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act. It summarizes the status of the state’s surface waters, including concerns for public health, fitness for use by aquatic species and other wildlife, and specific pollutants and their possible sources.

303(d) List of Impaired Waters

The list was submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 1, 2008; approved by the EPA July 9, 2008, with the exception of Corpus Christi Bay. The EPA has added Corpus Christi Bay to the 303(d) List for bacteria.

For more information, please go to the following EPA web site: http://www.epa.gov/region6/water/npdes/tmdl/index.htm exit graphic

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Assessment Summaries

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Monitoring and Assessment Program

Overview

Monitoring and Assessment

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Public Participation in Developing the Assessment

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For More Information

Please e-mail to mailto:swqm@tceq.texas.gov or call 512-239-6682 and reference the 2008 Inventory and List.

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