Guadalupe River Above Canyon Lake: Implementing a Plan to Protect Recreational Uses
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County: Kerr
Parameter: Bacteria
River Basin: Guadalupe
Segments: 1806
Project Information
- Overview
- Get Involved
- Status and Activities
- News, Maps, and Photos
- Reports and Other Documents
- TMDLs and I-Plan
- Contact Us
Project Overview
The goal of this project is to reduce bacteria concentrations to protect the safety of recreational uses. High concentrations of fecal bacteria, which are naturally found in both human and animal waste, may indicate a health risk to people who swim or wade in the creek—activities called “contact recreation” in the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards.
Water quality testing conducted prior to 2006 indicated that concentrations of bacteria are sometimes too high in Segment 1806 of the Guadalupe River, the Guadalupe River above Canyon Lake.
The areas of concern are specifically confined to two small assessment areas within the city of Kerrville: (1) 1 mile upstream of Flat Rock Dam to a confluence with Camp Meeting Creek, and (2) from RR 394 to one mile downstream.
Get Involved
Project staff are working with the Upper Guadalupe River Authority to keep the public informed of project status. Find out more about what it means to participate in TMDL projects.
Partners
The organizations listed below are partners in improving water quality in the Guadalupe River Above Canyon Lake. Most of the links in this section exit the TCEQ website 
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Contact Us
Please e-mail us at tmdl@tceq.texas.gov, and mention the Guadalupe River bacteria project in the subject line. Or call us at 512-239-6682.
