| Counties in Watershed: |
Bastrop, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales |
| Parameter: |
Bacteria |
| Basin: |
Guadalupe River |
| Segment: |
1803C |
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Peach
Creek
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Background and
Goals
In Peach Creek (Segment 1804B) in the Guadalupe River Basin,
water quality testing found concentrations of bacteria that may
pose a health risk for swimmers. Swimming and other forms of
recreation in which people come into direct contact with the water
are called “contact recreation” in the state’s
standards for water quality.
The goal of this project is to reduce bacteria concentrations in
Peach Creek to within acceptable risk levels for contact
recreation.
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Proposed TMDL
The public comment period for this TMDL closed on May 17, 2008.
A public meeting to receive comments was held on April 15,
2008.
Final adoption of this TMDL has been delayed. Proposed revisions
to the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards may affect future
decisions to recommence with development of this TMDL. Before
moving forward, the TCEQ will schedule meetings with stakeholders
to discuss options for future actions.
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An advisory group has been 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.
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For More Information
For additional information regarding these committees, please
call Kerry Niemann at 512/239-0483. Or e-mail us at tmdl@tceq.state.tx.us, and
reference the Peach Creek Bacteria TMDL in the subject line.
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