County: Galveston
Parameter: Bacteria
Basin: San Jacinto–Brazos Coastal
Segments: 1103, 1103A, 1103B, 1103C, 1103D,
1104
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Dickinson Bayou
at FM 517
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Background
and Goals
High concentrations of bacteria measured in Dickinson Bayou
Tidal, Segment 1103, and four of its tributaries may pose a health
risk for people who swim or wade in the bayou. Bacteria from human
and animal waste are associated with the presence of
disease-causing microorganisms that may cause illness. Swimming and
other forms of recreation in which people come into direct contact
with the water are referred to as contact recreation in
the state's standards for the quality of streams, lakes, and
bays.
The TMDL project will characterize the sources of bacteria in
the watershed of the bayou and develop a plan to improve water
quality. The goal of the project is to reduce bacteria
concentrations to within acceptable risk levels for contact
recreation.
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Public
Participation
Stakeholders in the watershed have formed the Dickinson Bayou Watershed
Partnership
to implement activities that improve water
quality in Dickinson Bayou. Information about the Partnership’s
meetings is available on their Web site.
The TCEQ will work with this existing forum to participate with
the public in developing and implementing the TMDL. Other project
partners include the Houston-Galveston Area Council, the Galveston
Bay Estuary Program, and the Texas Cooperative Extension.
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Contact Information
For information about the project, please contact Roger Miranda
at 512/239-6278. Or e-mail us at tmdl@tceq.state.tx.us, and
reference the Dickinson Bayou Bacteria TMDL in the subject
line.
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