Peach Creek: A TMDL Project for Bacteria

Peach Creek

Counties: Bastrop, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales
Parameter: Bacteria
Basin: Guadalupe River
Segment: 1803C

• Project Overview (PDF)
• Background and Goals
• Proposed TMDL
• Public Participation
• Project Reports
• For More Information

Background and Goals

In Peach Creek (Segment 1803C) in the Guadalupe River Basin, TCEQ assessment found concentrations of bacteria often exceed the criteria established to protect water quality.

Bacteria from human and animal waste often indicate the presence of disease-causing microorganisms that pose a threat to public health. People who swim or wade in the bayous may be at risk. Swimming and wading is called contact recreation in the state's standards for water quality, referring to all recreation in which people come in direct contact with the water.

The goal of this project is to reduce bacteria concentrations to within acceptable risk levels for contact recreation by developing total maximum daily loads.

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Proposed TMDL

Final adoption of this TMDL has been postponed. Revisions to the water quality standards adopted in 2010 made it advisable to delay development of this TMDL. Prior to moving forward with the TMDL, the TCEQ will hold meetings with stakeholders to discuss options.

• Proposed One Total Maximum Daily Load for Bacteria in Peach Creek, Segment 1803C (PDF)
• Response to Public Comment (PDF)

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Public Participation

An advisory group was formed to involve the public in development of the TMDL. The group includes stakeholders who represent government, permitted facilities, agriculture, business, environmental, and community interests. This voluntary committee provides advice and comment to the TCEQ on its project to restore water quality in Peach Creek.

Meeting Records of the Stakeholders Group

The documents linked below are provided in PDF.

• Members
• Ground Rules
• October 2007
  • Meeting Summary
  • Presentation
• October 2005
  • Meeting Summary
  • Modeling Presentation
  • TSSWCB Presentation
• August 2004
  • Meeting Summary
  • Status of the TMDL Project
• August 2003
  • Meeting Summary
  • Overview of the TMDL Project
  • Public Participation in TMDL Projects
• September 2002
  • Meeting Summary

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Project Reports

The document linked below is provided in PDF.

• Final Modeling Report for Peach Creek

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For More Information

For additional information regarding this project, e-mail us at tmdl@tceq.texas.gov, and reference the Peach Creek Bacteria TMDL in the subject line. Or call Louanne Jones at 512-239-2310.

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