CWA 10-4
WATER QUALITY
ATLAS
FOR THE INTERSTATE WATERS
OF THE HUDSON-DELAWARE BASINS
OFFICE AREA
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
FEDERAL WATER QUALITY ADMINISTRATION
HUDSON-DELAWARE BASINS OFFICE
EDISON, NEW JERSEY 08817
AUGUST 1969
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Addenda 12/70
ATLAS ADDENDA
The addenda has been Inserted to call attention to those additions and
changes in water quality standards since the publication date of this report.
The additions and changes are summarized on these two pages and presented in
detail following the tables of criteria. In the use of this document the
reader is cautioned to check the addenda for the specific class or zones for
which he desires the criteria. Many of the states in this region are revis-
ing their water quality standards and criteria. The submissions of the
states are included in the addenda.
The reader is also cautioned that for construction grant or enforce-
ment activities, he must consult the respective state classification document
to identify the fine detail of classification on the maps.
Summary of Addenda by Agency
Connecticut - The revised Connecticut Standards were wholly approved by the
Secretary of the Interior in April 1970. The additions to the 1967 submis-
sion are shown in the addenda and include the following items:
1) an antidegradation statement.
2) revised dissolved oxygen criteria for classes C and SC.
3) radioactivity standards for all classes.
4) newly established bacteriological criteria for classes C and SC.
5) revised temperature criteria.
Massachusetts - The Secretary of the Interior approved the antidegradation
statement of Massachusetts on November 25, 1970. (Statement in this
addenda.)
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New Jersey - The State is in the process of finalizing major changes in its
Standards and Criteria. State approval is expected early in 1971 with
Federal review to follow. The proposed changes are not shown in the addenda.
New York - 1) The State has upgraded the classification assigned to a
portion of the Hudson River and to a portion of Lake Champlain (specifics
are shown in the addenda).
2) The addenda shows two versions of the thermal discharge
criteria promulgated by the State for review by the Secretary of the
Interior.
Vermont - Classifications have been made for the Missisquoi River and Rock
River in April 1970. See the Vermont Classification order and map. (Not
Included in the addenda.)
DRBC - 1) Limits on specific substances for all DRBC tables have been
included by reference to Paragraph 5.22 of the Public Health Service
Drinking Water Standards. (See addenda.)
2) As of March 26, 1970 the DRBC recognizes their new instream
fecal coliform criteria (see addenda).
Pennsylvania - Included in the addenda are the Pennsylvania Standards and
Criteria for the Delaware River Basin which are Federally approved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
LIST OF MAPS ii
LIST OF WATER QUALITY CRITERIA TABLES V
ABSTRACT 1
INTRODUCTION 1
Legislative Authority for Interstate Water Quality 1
Standards
Submission of Water Quality Standards to the 2
Secretary of the Interior
Purpose and Scope of This Atlas 3
MAPS 4
Hudson-Delaware Basin Area (Figure HD-1) 4
Index Maps 6
Water Quality Classification 6
WATER QUALITY CRITERIA TABLES 8
Format of Tables in Section III 8
Comparison of State Standards 9
Comparison of Delaware River Basin Standards 10
Terminology of Water Quality Criteria 10
SELECTED REFERENCES 15
APPENDIX I ... Interstate Waters to Which Water 17
Quality Standards Apply Under the
Water Quality Act of 1965,
(Public Law 89-234), May 1966
APPENDIX II . . . Directory of Federal, State and Local 18
Offices Having Information on Water
Quality Criteria
TABLE I ... Similar Federally Approved Water Quality 14
Classification
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lV'i*.. of the Interior, F7/P^
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LIST OF MAPS
Map
Index
Code Title Page
HD-1 Map of Hudson-Delaware Basins.
SL-1 Index Map of Water Quality Classification II-2
Maps of the St. Lawrence Basins in the
United States.
SL-2 Interstate Water Quality Classifications in the II-3
Northwestern St. Lawrence Basin and Lake
Champlain.
SL-3 Interstate Water Quality Classifications in the II-4
Northeastern St. Lawrence Basin and Lake
Champlain.
SL-4 Interstate Water Quality Classifications in the II-5
Southern St. Lawrence Basin.
SL-5 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the II-6
Poultney River.
UH-1 Index Map of Water Quality Classification II-7
Maps of the Upper Hudson Basin.
UH-2 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the II-8
Hudson River - Source to Luzerne, N.Y.
UH-3 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the II-9
Hudson River and its tributaries - Luzerne to
Waterford, N.Y.
MH-1 Index Map of Water Quality Classification 11-10
Maps of the Middle Hudson Basin.
MH-2 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-11
Hudson River and its tributaries - Troy to
Kingston, N.Y.
MH-3 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-12
Hudson River and its tributaries - Kingston to
Peekskill, N.Y.
LH-1 Major Water Bodies in the New York - New 11-13
Jersey Metropolitan Area.
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Map
Index
Code Title Page
LH-2 Index Map of Major Water Bodies in the New 11-14
York - New Jersey Metropolitan Area.
LH-3 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-15
Hudson River and its tributaries - Yonkers to
Peekskill, N.Y. and Long Island Sound tributaries.
LH-4 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-16
tributaries to Raritan and Sandy Hook Bays in
New Jersey.
LH-5 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of 11-17
Jamaica Bay and Western Long Island Sound.
LH-6 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-18
Passaic Basin.
LH-7 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-19
Hackensack Basin.
LH-8 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-20
New York Harbor Area.
LI-1 Index Map of Water Quality Classification Maps 11-21
of the Long Island Basins.
LI-2 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-22
Long Island Basins - Valley Stream to Babylon.
LI-3 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-23
Long Island Basins - Babylon to Riverhead.
LI-4 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-24
Long Island Basins - Great Peconic Bay to
Block Island Sound.
JC-1 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-25
New Jersey Coastal Basins.
DB-1 Index Map of Water Quality Classification Maps 11-26
in the Delaware Basin and the State of Delaware.
DB-2 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-27
Delaware River Basin - Source to Lambertville, N.J.
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Map
Index
Code Title Page
DB-3 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-28
Delaware Estuary and other Drainage in Delaware.
DB-4 Interstate Water Quality Classifications of the 11-29
Christina Basin.
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LIST OF WATER QUALITY CRITERIA TABLES
State
Category
Page
Connecticut
Class
A
Class
B
Class
C
Class
D
Class
SA
Class
SB
Class
SC
Class
SD
III-2
III-4
III-6
111-8
Delaware
Massachusetts
Red Clay Drainage Basin
White Clay Creek
Brandywine River
Christina River Drainage Basin
Lower Christina River
The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
Choptank River
Nanticoke River
Buntings Branch Creek
Assawoman Bay Drainage Basin
Delaware River Basin
Delaware Bay Drainage Basin
Rehoboth Bay Drainage Basin
Indian River and Bay Drainage Basin
The Atlantic Ocean
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class SA
Class SB
Class SC
New Jersey
Class FW-1
Class FW-2
Class FW-3
Class TW-1
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State
New Jersey
(Cont'd)
Class CW-1
Class CW-2
Class TW-2
Class TW-3
Category
New York
Class AA
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class SA
Class SB
Class SC
Class I
Class SD
Class II
Vermont
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Delaware River Basin
Commission (DRBC)
Zone 1A
Zone IB
Zone 1C
Zone ID
Zone IE
Zone E
Zone W1
Zone W2
Zone N1
Zone N2
Zone CI
Zone C2
Zone C3
Zone C4
Zone C5
Zone C6
Page
111-70
111-72
111-74
111-76
111-78
111-80
111-82
111-84
HI-86
111-88
111-90
111-92
111-94
111-96
111-98
III-100
III-102
III-104
III-106
III-108
III-110
III-112
III-114
III-116
III-118
III-120
III-122
III-124
III-126
III-128
III-130
III-132
III-134
III-136
III-138
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State
Category
Page
Delaware River Basin
Commission (DRBC) (Cont'd)
Zone
C7
III-140
Zone
C8
III-142
Zone
2
III-144
Zone
3
III-146
Zone
4
III-148
Zone
5
III-150
Zone
6
III-152
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ABSTRACT
This Water Quality Atlas is a reference guide to the water quality clas-
sifications and criteria of all significant interstate water bodies within
the Hudson-Delaware Basins Office Area which includes the following drain-
age basins: St. Lawrence, Hudson River, Long Island, the New Jersey Coastal
Plain, Delaware River, coastal waters in Delaware, New Jersey and New York,
and all other interstate drainage in the State of Delaware.
The 76 Federally approved water quality classifications and criteria of
this Area have been summarized in tables with a standardized format using the
following fourteen criteria: floating solids, settleable solids, sludge de-
posits, solid refuse, sewage, oil, coliform density, pH, dissolved oxygen,
color, turbidity, taste, toxic wastes, and temperature.
The locations of these classes of water quality are depicted on 29 maps.
The coded interstate streams, water bodies, assigned classes and class change-
points are shown in red, and the intrastate streams and culture are shown in
black.
INTRODUCTION
Legislative Authority for Interstate Water Quality Standards
The Water Quality Act of 1965, Public Law 89-234, included provisions for
the establishment of water quality standards for "interstate waters."—^
This Act gave the States the option of preparing water quality standards for
their interstate waters or having the Federal Government prepare the standards.
T/ The term "interstate waters," as defined by the Water Quality Act of 1965,
means all rivers, lakes, and other waters that flow across or form a part of
State boundaries, including coastal waters. For an expanded definition-of in-
terstate waters as applied to water quality standards refer to Appendix I.
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The Act provided that the State submissions would become the Federal standards
for interstate waters within a State if:
1. The Governor or State water pollution control agency filed, by
October 2, 1966, a letter of intent that the State, after public
hearings, would before June 30, 1967, adopt (a) water quality
criteria applicable to interstate waters or portions thereof
within the State, and (b) a plan for the implementation and en-
forcement of the criteria,
2. The State subsequently adopted such criteria and plan, and
3. The Secretary of the Interior determined that the State criteria
and plan were consistent with the purposes of the Act, i.e.,—
" to enhance the quality and value of our water resources
and to establish a national policy for the prevention, control,
and abatement of water pollution."
Submission of Water Quality Standards to the Secretary of the Interior
Each State's submission of water quality standards contained three in-
tegral parts, (1) classifications of water bodies according to the best us-
age to be made of a particular body of water, (2) water quality criteria that
describe the limits of the physical, chemical and biochemical characteristics
of the water for this best usage, and (3) an implementation plan of water pol-
lution control facilities construction to achieve the desired water quality.
In the Northeast, many of the State agencies concerned with the quality
of surface waters have long recognized the necessity of protecting this vital
resource and had programs for the establishment of water quality objectives
before the enactment of the Federal Water Quality Act. Water quality stand-
ards for most interstate streams in the Hudson-Delaware Basins Area have been
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submitted by the States and have been approved, wholly or conditionally, by
the Secretary of the Interior. The standards for a few Interstate water
bodies In Vermont, including the Rock River, Missisquoi River, Lake Metnphre-
magog, and the Coaticook River, have not been adopted by the State.
Water quality classifications and standards will be modified when needed,
after State public hearings have been held and the Secretary of the Interior
approves the modifications. In a few cases, the stream classification as-
signed by one State is different from that of an adjoining State; these dif-
ferences are to be resolved. In addition, hearings have been held on the re-
vision of the thermal criteria in the water quality standards of several ti-
dal waters.
The water quality classifications and criteria in this Atlas have been
accepted by the Secretary of the Interior and are correct as of the date of
publication.
Purpose and Scope of This Atlas
This Atlas is intended to be a quick reference for locating the classi-
fication and determining the water use and water quality criteria for all
significant interstate water bodies within the Hudson-Delaware Basins Area.
For this purpose, the Federally approved water quality classifications of
interstate streams are shown on a series of page size schematic maps. The
water quality criteria for each of these classifications are summarized In
tables with the standardized format.
Each designated classification with its associated water quality criteria
represents the best uses of that water body as recommended by the respective
State or interstate water pollution control agency. In some reaches and areas
the existing water quality may be below the criteria of the assigned classifi-
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cation due to existing polluting discharges. The implementation plan of waste
water control facilities construction to achieve the desired water quality in
these interstate streams is beyond the scope of this report.
With the passage of time, there will be modifications made to the water
quality classifications and criteria. For interstate water bodies, these
changes will be initiated by the State water pollution control agency and
approved by the Secretary of the Interior. When these revisions are offi-
cially Federally approved, addenda will be issued to make the appropriate
changes in this Water Quality Atlas.
HAPS
The area encompassed by this Atlas is shown in Figure HD-1. Because
this area extends from Cape May, N. J., to the Canadian Border, only a few
interstate water bodies can be distinguished on the page sized map. To pre-
sent greater detail, the Hudson-Delaware Basins Area has been divided into
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the basins— shown on Figure HD-1. For all basins but the New Jersey Coast-
al Basin an index map has been prepared to show an overlapping grid super-
imposed on the basin outline. This map precedes the water quality classifi-
cation maps.
Hudson-Delaware Basin Area (Figure HD-1)
This Area has been subdivided into eight major basins as defined below.
1) The St. Lawrence Basin includes the waters of the United States in
the Lake Champlain, St. Regis and Lake Memphremagog Basins, all of which flow
into Canada and into the St. Lawrence River.
2/ The term "basin" is not synonymous with the generally accepted defini-
tion of a hydrologic basin, but means a group of, or a portion of, a hydro-
logic basin whose limits are later defined in this text.
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2) The Upper Hudson Basin includes the streams in the basin from the
headwaters of the Hudson River to Waterford, N.Y.
3) The Mohawk Basin includes the streams in the Mohawk River Basin.
Since it contains no interstate streams and therefore has no Federally ap-
proved water quality standards, the water quality classifications and criteria
for this basin have not been included in this Atlas.
A) The Middle Hudson Basin is principally the Hudson River between
Waterford and Peekskill, N.Y.
5) The New York-New Jersey Metropolitan Area includes the streams in
the Hudson River Basin from Peekskill, N.Y. to New York Harbor. This basin
also includes the interstate waters draining into New York Harbor from New
Jersey, and those interstate waters west of the Queens-Nassau County bound-
ary line and west of the Byram River.
6) The Long Island Basins Include those water bodies in Nassau and
Suffolk Counties in New York which drain into Long Island Sound and the
Atlantic Ocean.
7) The New Jersey Coastal Basins extend from Sandy Hook in the north
to Cape May in the south, and include those streams and water bodies which
drain into the Atlantic Ocean, either directly or through the numerous bays
and channels.
8) The Delaware Basin includes the interstate waters in the basin from
its headwaters to the Atlantic Ocean, and a few interstate waters in the
State of Delaware that drain into the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, directly
into the Atlantic Ocean, or into Maryland.
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Index Maps
The index maps show the overlapping grid of individual maps superimposed
on the major basins of the Hudson-Delaware Basins Area. Each grid represents
a page size map showing water quality classifications of interstate streams.
In each grid is the number of the water quality classifications map for the
area contained within the grid.
In a few basins the grid has been modified to show clearly the interstate
portions of a single river system such as the Poultney River or the Hackensack
River. On the New York-New Jersey Metropolitan Area maps a separate system
has been used to clarify the information shown. The first map (Figure LH-1)
shows the interstate waters in red, while the intrastate waters and basin
boundaries are shown in black. The second map of the same area (Figure LH-2)
shows water bodies in black with the overlapping grids of individual maps in
red.
In addition to the grid index, the> index maps show most significant wa-
ter bodies, both interstate and intrastate, within each basin. For purposes
of orientation, all State boundaries and some major cities are shown on each
basin map.
Water Quality Classification Maps
For all basins the classification maps are consistent in (a) water qual-
ity classification method, (b) indication of change of classification, and
(c) stream mileage. The water quality classifications of each water body are
indicated on the maps by a capital letter in an oval or circle; e.g., .
On the Long Island Basins maps the-circling of the water quality classifica-
tion was omitted to conserve space. As a stream flows through different nat-
ural and man influenced environments the use of the water and the water qual-
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ity change. At recognizable change points in water use or water quality the
water quality classification changes. Where a change in water quality classi-
fication occurs along a stream, an arrow indicates the change point; e.g.,
cates the separate zones of water quality. In estuaries the change points
occur at recognized landmarks and are indicated graphically in this Atlas.
On the New Jersey Coastal Map the classification change points are not
clearly shown; information concerning the exact location of the head of
tide—which is the boundary between fresh water classifications and tidal
water classifications—generally is not precise. In tidal streams the head
of tide is also the defined boundary between interstate and intrastate wa-
ters.
To help determine lengths of stream reaches and distances along tribu-
taries a system of stream mileages—STORET-I—has been used. In STORET-I
the mileage begins with 0.0 for each stream or tributary at its mouth and
progresses upstream. On these maps the STORET-I mileage is indicated be-
side the arrow showing the change point of classification. The use of
STORET-I system has now been recommended by the Water Resources Council.
The STORET-I mileages shown on these maps may differ slightly from previ-
ously coded mileages of several agencies.
The manner of subdivision of basin area varies from basin to basin.
For example, the New York-New Jersey Metropolitan Area is depicted by sub-
dividing the basin into individual.stream basins such as the Hackensack
River Basin. The Delaware River Basin is divided Into zones or sections of
equal classification defined as River Mile (R.M.) to River Mile with some in-
dication of visual location of change point; e.g., Liston Point.
Where a change occurs in a lake or bay, a solid red line indi-
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Although the scale of these classification maps varies from basin to
basin, within each basin the classification maps which comprise the basin are
consistent in scale. Unfortunately, this Atlas is able to show only inter-
state streams and water bodies large enough to be visible on the maps.
Interstate streams and water bodies are shown in red, and intrastate streams
and water bodies are in black. The depicting of all interstate streams and
water bodies would require an Atlas much larger than this edition. For more
detailed data about an interstate water, or for information on streams not
shown, the reader should consult the. appropriate water pollution control agen-
cy. A list of such agencies in the Hudson-Delaware Basins Area is in Appen-
dix II.
When necessary, special notes are included on the maps to clarify the
classifications. As an example, in Long Island Sound there are three zones
of Class SB which are one mile square areas surrounding wastewater outfalls.
WATER QUALITY CRITERIA TABLES
Format of Tables
In the Hudson-Delaware Basins Area 76 classes of interstate waters have
been established by the six States and the Delaware River Basin Commission.
The criteria defining the water quality required for the intended water var-
ies from State to State. For example, New Jersey's Class FW-3 (best usage:
bathing) groups "color, odor and taste producing substances" under a single
criterion; while New York's Class B (which also provides for bathing as the
best usage and is roughly comparable to New Jersey's FW-3) includes "colored
wastes" with toxic wastes and other deleterious substances and makes no spe-
cific mention of taste or odor. Even within a single State, parameter group-
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ing was not always uniform from class to class. This diversity in criteria,
both within and among States, complicates comparisons from one class to an-
other. For this reason, the most commonly used water quality parameters have
been regrouped into a standard pattern for this report that would accurately
summarize each of the 76 classes. The groupings chosen for this purpose were:
1. Floating Solids. 8. pH.
2. Settleable Solids. 9. Dissolved Oxygen.
3. Sludge Deposits. 10. Color.
4. Solid Refuse, Garbage, 11. Turbidity.
Cinders, Ashes, Oils,
Sludge or Other Refuse.
5. Sewage or Other Effluent. 12. Taste, Odor.
6. Oil, Grease, Oil 13. Toxic Wastes, Deleterious
slicks, or Scum. Substances.
7. Coliform Density. 14. Heated Effluents and
Temperature Criteria.
For each class, the above parameters were fitted to this pattern and a
series of tables was prepared showing the significant criterion applicable
to each of these fourteen items. These tables of water quality criteria are
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arranged in the following State order; Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, New York and Vermont. The tables for the Delaware River Basin
Commission (DRBC) follow those for Vermont.
Comparison of State Standards
On the basis of best usage and similar water quality criteria, the 38
classes of interstate waters in the States of Connecticut, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, New York and Vermont have been arranged into 12 groups (see
Table I, page 14). Groups 1 through 5 include all classes assigned to fresh
or non-tidal surface waters, while Groups 6 through 12 include the classes
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assigned in saline or tidal waters. These groupings are not intended to im-
ply that the two or three classes in a particular group are identical, but
are used rather to indicate an approximate uniformity in water use and water
quality criteria. Since the State of Delaware and the DBBC presented their
classifications by specific reaches of water bodies, no attempt was made to
include them in Table I.
Comparison of Delaware River Basin Standards
Within the Delaware River Basin, there are four States; Delaware, New
Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; and the Delaware River Basin Commission,
each of which has classified the waters under its jurisdiction within the
basin. Thus, for most reaches of interstate water in the Delaware Basin
there are both State and DRBC classifications. The State of New Jersey,
rather than formulate separate classifications and standards for the main
stem Delaware River and Bay, adopted the applicable DRBC classifications.
A regulation of the DRBC indicates that,for any reach where applicable State
standards require a higher quality water than those of the DRBC, the State's
standards will be controlling.
Terminology of Water Quality Criteria
Each State prepared its own water quality standards in its own format
and terminology. To the greatest extent feasible, the tables of water qual-
ity criteria retain the individual State's terminology. The purpose of the
following paragraphs is to point up some of the differences in the terminology
of the State's standards. For example, some State's standards give concen-
trations in ppm (parts per million), whereas other standards give the con-
centration in mg/1 (milligrams per liter). For most waters, one ppm is
approximately equal to one mg/1.
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The first six parameters in the table of water quality criteria are
(1) floating solids, (2) settleable solids, (3) sludge deposits, (A) solid
refuse, garbage, cinders, ashes, oils, sludge, or other refuse, (5) sewage
or other effluent, and (6) oil, grease, oil slicks, or scum. For these
parameters maximum allowable numerical concentrations have not been set.
Generally the amount allowable for these parameters is descriptively defined.
For example, "None in such concentrations that would impair the waters
for assigned uses."
Descriptions of allowable coliform bacteria values are extremely vari-
able. The Delaware River Basin Commission uses effluent quality determina-
tions while the various States use. instream quality determination for coli-
form bacteria standards compliance. In water quality classes where there
is no intended primary water contact—that is, water will not be ingested
or come into contact with the human body to any large extent—the limita-
tions on the amounts of allowable coliform are generally descriptive, such
as, "None in such concentrations that would impair the waters for assigned
uses." Where primary water contact is a probability, e.g., swimming and
water supply, maximum allowable concentrations usually are stated. However,
the method of stating the maximum limits is not consistent and runs the gamut
of statistical procedures. Some methods of stating the limits of allowable
coliform in these classes include median, arithmetic average, most probable
number, average value, average most probable number, median most probable
number, and geometric average. In addition, some States use a total coliform
bacteria criterion rather than fecal coliform criterion. All the States and
the DRBC require a minimum of secondary treatment of municipal wastewater or
adequate disinfection of the effluent to keep the coliform levels within the
standards.
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In saline water, shellfish harvesting is legal only where the coliform
concentrations are below the recommended values stated in the respective
class. Consequently, waters may be classified as appropriate for shellfish
harvesting, but may be closed to harvesting due to existing high coliform
concentrations. Thus, the appropriate State standards and the State shell-
fish harvesting regulations should both be consulted to verify permissible
shellfish harvesting areas.
The limitations on pH in water have been described (a) descriptively,
e.g., naturally occurring, (b) with numerical ranges, e.g., between 6.0 and
8.5, and (c) a combination of (a) and (b), e.g., between 6.5 and 8.5 unless
naturally outside. For a few classes the pH was not specified.
The minimum allowable concentrations for dissolved oxygen are expressed
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in ppm, in mg/1, in percent saturation,— or in a combination of percent
saturation and mg/1. If the waters are considered appropriate cold water
fish (trout) habitat, all States require a minimum dissolved oxygen level of
5 mg/1 or 5 ppm. The period for which these dissolved oxygen standards apply
are not consistent from State to State. The standards may require that the
minimum values apply (a) 16 hours per day, or (b) at any time, or (c) for a
specific number of days (DRBC).
Turbidity has not been specified in quantifiable terms by most of the
States. The State of Delaware and the DRBC give both maximum value and max-
imum monthly mean values and also relate the turbidity values to the natural
background turbidity value.
3/ The amount of oxygen that can be dissolved in water decreases with in-
creasing temperature. For fresh water, a saturated solution contains
14.6 mg/1 of dissolved oxygen at 0 C and 8.4 mg/1 at 25° C.
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Toxic waste criteria vary from "concentrations which will not impair
water quality" to limiting concentrations for specific constituents such as
copper, cadmium, cyanide, phenol, and detergents.
Temperature criteria vary greatly. Some are given in terms of 1) maximum
temperature of the water body, 2) maximum Increase in water temperature above
naturally occurring water temperature, and 3) maximum allowable increase in
water temperature per unit of time. Within the same State these values may
vary according to the season of the year. Temperature criteria for fresh wa-
ter classes may be less stringent than for salt water classes.
If the concept of a mixing zone for introduction of thermal discharges
into a water body is recognized in a set of standards, separate criteria for
the mixing zone generally are specified as well as a definition of the limits
of the mixing zone.
Several portions of State's submissions have not been approved by the
Secretary of the Interior. These are clearly indicated by notes and aster-
isks (*) in the tables of water quality criteria. Several States are consider-
ing the revision of parts of the water quality standards, especially the tem-
perature criteria. The data given in this Atlas—all illustrations and tables
of water quality criteria—have been abstracted from interstate water quality
standards which are Federally approved as of July 1969.
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TABLE I
SIMILAR FEDERALLY APPROVED WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
FRESH OR NON-TIDAL WATERS
Group
Best Use
Conn. Mass.
N.J.
N.Y.
Vt.
1
Water Supply
A A
FW-1
AA
A
2
Water Supply
B
FW-2
A
B
3
Bathing
B
FW-3
B
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4
Fishing
C C
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C
C
5
Agriculture,
Industrial,
Navigation
D D
D
D
SALINE OR TIDAL WATERS
Group
Best Use
Conn. Mass.
N.J.
N.Y.
Vt.
6
Shellfishing
SA* SA*
TW-1*
SA
_
7
Bathing
SB SB
TO-1
SB
a
8
Bathing
_ _
CW-1
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9
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sc sc
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Navigation
SD
TW-3
II
*Where permitted or approved.
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SELECTED REFERENCES
Connecticut
Water Resources Commission, June 1967, "Water Quality Standards,
State of Connecticut," Hartford, Conn., 28 pp.
Delaware
Water and Air Resources Commission, June 1967, "Water Quality
Standards Submitted to the Department of the Interior,"
Dover, Del., 33 pp.
Massachusetts
Division of Water Pollution Control, Department of Natural
Resources, June 1967, "Water Quality Standards, Volume I:
Laws, Policy and Standards," Boston, Mass., 68 pp.
New Jersey
Division of Clean Air and Water, State Department of Health,
June 1967, "Stream Classification Standards of Quality -
Implementation," Trenton, N.J., 146 pp.
New York
Department of Health, June 1967, "Interstate Waters Classifications,
Water Quality Standards and Criteria and Implementation and
Enforcement Plan for the Coastal Waters of New York," v. VIII,
sec. I-V, 185 pp.
, June 1967, "Interstate Waters Classifications, Water
Quality Standards and Criteria and Implementation and Enforce-
ment Pla^n for the Hudson River, Basin," v. V, sec. I-VI,
151 pp.
, ^^y 1967, "Interstate Waters Classifications, Water
Quality Standards and Criteria and Implementation and Enforce-
ment Plan for the St. Lawrence River Basin," v. Ill, sec. I-III,
72 pp.
Pennsylvania
Sanitary Water Board, 1968, "Rules and Regulations", Harrisburg, Pa.,
90 pp.
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Vermont
Department of Water Resources, May 1967, "General Policy Water Use
Classes and Standards of Quality for Interstate Waters,"
doc. #RR-PC-1, Montpelier, Vt., 8 pp.
Water Resources Board, June 1967, "State of Vermont Plan for Imple-
mentation and Water Quality Criteria (Public Law 89-234)",
Montpelier, Vt., 31 pp.
Delaware River Basin Commission
Delaware River Basin Commission, March 1968, "Basin Regulations -
Water Quality", Trenton, N.J., 25 pp.
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration, 1966, "Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, Public Law 84-660 and Oil Pollution Control
Act, 1924 as amended by the Clean Water Restoration Act of 1966,"
Washington, D.C., 35 pp.
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APPENDIX I
Interstate Waters to Which Water Quality Standards Apply
Under the Water Quality Act of 1965
Public Law 89-234, May 1966
Water quality standards, under Section 10 (c) (1) of the Act are to be
established for, and made applicable to, interstate waters or portions
thereof within the State.
1. The term "interstate waters," as defined in Section 13 (e) of the
Act, means all rivers, lakes, and other waters that flow across or form
a part of State boundaries, including coastal waters.
2. Within this definition, waters that flow across or form a part of
State boundaries are subject to the provisions of Section 10 (c) (1) of
the Act.
3. Waters that flow across or form a part of the international bound-
ary between a State and foreign country are interstate waters within the
meaning of the definition provided in Section 13 (e) of the Act and similarly
subject to the provisions of Section 10 (c) (1) of the Act.
4. Coastal waters subject to the provisions of Section 10 (c) (1) of
the Act are the ocean waters along straight coasts, the waters along indented
coasts which are subject to the ebb and flow of the tides, and the waters
of the Great Lakes.
5. As noted above, the definition of "interstate waters" is in terms
of water bodies—"rivers," "lakes" and "other waters"—and is not limited
to only those portions of these water bodies at the point at which they
flow across or form a part of State boundaries. In effect, therefore,
water quality standards are to be established for and made applicable to
the entire stretch of the interstate waters within a State.
6. Tributaries of interstate waters, which are not in themselves inter-
state waters, are not subject to the requirements of subsection 10 (c) (1)
of the Act. However, it is important to note that the discharge of any
matter into such tributaries which reaches interstate waters and reduces
the quality of such interstate waters below the established water quality
standards is subject to abatement under Section 10 (c) (5) of the Act.
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APPENDIX II
DIRECTORY OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL OFFICES
HAVING INFORMATION ON WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
Address Telephone
State of Connecticut
State Water Resources Commission 203-527-6341
Room 225, State Office Building
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, Connecticut 06115
State of Delaware
Water Pollution Control Section 302-678-4761
Division of Environmental Control
Box 916
Dover, Delaware 19901
State of Massachusetts
Division of Water Pollution Control 617-727-3855
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State Office Building
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02202
State of New Jersey
Division of Environmental Quality 609-292-4091
Water Pollution Control Bureau
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Room 403, Health and Agriculture Building
John Fitch Plaza
P.O. Box 1390
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
State of New York
Department of Environmental Conservation - Division of Pure Waters
Main Office
50 Wolf Road 518-457-7360
Albany, New York 12201
Office of New York City Affairs (State)
270 Madison Avenue 212-689-9070
New York, New York 10016
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Regional Offices
Albany
White Plains
District Offices
Glen Falls
Johnstown
Saranac Lake
Utica
Campus Site, Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12226
901 North Broadway
White Plains, New York 10603
Quaker Village
Bay and Quaker Streets
Glens Falls, New York 12801
19 North Williams Street
Johnstown, New York 12095
11-15 St. Bernard Street
Saranac Lake, New York 12983
1512 Genesee Street
Utica, New York 13502
County and City Environmental Engineer Offices
Albany
Clinton
Columbia
Dutchess
Nassau
Orange
Putnam
Rensselaer
South Ferry and Green Streets
Albany, New York 12201
Physicians Hospital
100 Beekman Street
Plattsburgh, New York 12901
363 Allen Street
Hudson, New York 12534
22 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
240 Old Country Road
Mineola, New York 11501
34 South Street
Middletown, New York 10940
County Office Building
Gleneida Avenue
Carmel, New York 10512
7th and State Streets
Troy, New York 12180
518-457-7110
914-761-7900
315-793-3893
518-762-3180
518-891-1800
315-732-5137
518-436-8481
518-563-1500
518-828-3358
914-485-9820
516-535-3691
914-343-7955
914-225-8417
518-272-2300
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Rockland
Schoharie
Suffolk
Ulster
Westchester
50 Samsondale Plaza
West Haverstraw, New York 10993
Schoharie, New York 12157
Suffolk County Center
Riverhead, New York 11901
244 Fair Street
Kingston, New York 12401
148 Martine Avenue
White Plains, New York 10601
State of Pennsylvania
Department of Health - Bureau of Sanitary Engineering
914-947-1500
518-295-7265
516-727-4700
914-331-9300
914-949-1300
Main Office
Commonwealth Avenue and Forster Street 717-787-2660
P.O. Box 90
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
Regional Offices
Philadelphia Broad and Spring Garden Streets 215-238-6786
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130
(Counties of Bucks, Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester)
Kingston 383 Wyoming Avenue 717-288-6474
Kingston, Pennsylvania 18704
(Counties of Wayne, Pike and Monroe)
Reading 401 Buttonwood Street 215-374-4031
West Reading, Pennsylvania 19602
(Counties of Lehigh and Northampton)
State of Vermont
Water Supply and Pollution Control Division
Department of Water Resources
State Office Building
State Street
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
Offices Having Information on Several States
Delaware River Basin Commission 609-883-9500
25 Scotch Road
Trenton, New Jersey 08603
802-223-2311
Ext. 237
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Interstate Sanitation Commission
10 Columbus Circle
New York, New York 10019
212-582-0380
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission 617-742-0281
73 Tremont Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Hudson-Delaware Basins Office 201-548-3347
Federal Water Quality Administration
U.S. Department of the Interior
Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, New Jersey 08817
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MAP OF HUDSON-DELAWARE BASINS
CANADA^
UNITED STATES
UNITED SIATES
~ Mojor cititt
— — Boiln boundaries
WATER QUALITY ATLAS AUGUST 1969
1-1
HD-1
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CANADA
MISSIIOUOI
VERMONT
BURLINGTON
SARANAC LAKE
LAKE GEORGE |
INDEX MAP OF WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATION MAPS OF THE ST. LAWRENCE BASINS IN THE UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES^
LEGEND
CANADA
UNITED STATES
SL-3
_NEW_YORK ' VERMONT SL-4
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
IN THE NORTHWESTERN ST. LAWRENCE BASIN
AND LAKE CHAMPLAIN
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NEWPORT
MISSISOUOI
LAMOILLE
VERMONT
BURLINGTON
MONTPELIER
~
LAKE WEWPHREMAGOG
CANADA
UNITED STATES
LEGEND
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— — — — _ Slot* b*wnda'« l«»e
O'o.nogt boon boundary line
NOTES:
1. Lali* Chomplain it clot* A from lh« Now York shoreline lo a dtplh
of 30 ltd and a distance al least % mile from iho shoreline
2. lake Champlain open roaches in Now York Sfato •¦eluding
Shorchnc waters ond bay» noted or* tloti AA
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
IN THE SOUTHERN ST. LAWRENCE BASIN
NEW YORK
VERMONT
WATIH QUALITY ATLAS AUGUST l»»9
11-5
SL-4
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE POULTNEY RIVER
NEW YORK
WATER IN NEW YORK STATE CLASS
C
C
CLASS
EAST BAY
POULTNEY RIVER
WATER IN VERMONT
POULTNEY RIVER
POULTNEY RIVER
POULTNEY RIVER
POULTNEY RIVER
POULTNEY RIVER
189.0-194.9
194.9-212.1
MILES
MOUTH TO 201.8
201.8-202.5
202.5-208.5
208.5-212.2
212.2 TO SOURCE
NOTES:
1. Boundary between the state of New York and Vermont is the deepest channel
of the Poultney River and East Bay from milepoint 212.1 to Lake Champlain.
2. Conflict between the two states' classifications is unresolved at this date.
LEGEND
Interstate water bodies shown in red
133.4 —w milepoint at which classification change:
© Water quality class
- — — State boundary I
VERMONT
194.9
WATER QUALITY ATLAS AUGUST 1969
11-6
SL-5
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INDEX MAP OF WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATION MAPS
OF THE
UPPER HUDSON BASIN
WATCH QUALITY AIIAS AUGUST 1969
11-7
UH-1
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE HUDSON RIVER
SOURCE TO LUZERNE, N. Y.
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.FALLS.
LUZERNE
~ FORT EDWARD
4.9XMANCHESTE
CLARK
-MILLS,
'(B) new YORK
ov VERMONT
STILLWATER
HOOSI'
'NORTH*
ADAMS
INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE HUDSON RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES
LUZERNE TO WATERFORD, N. Y.
WATER QUALITY ATLAS AUGUST 1969 UH-3
11-9
WATERFORD
ADAMS
LEGEND
Interstate water bodies shown in red
133.4 w milepoint at which classification ch
(c) Water quality class
* Major cities
State boundary line
—Droinooe basin boundary line
/ Vj
MASSACHUSETTS
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INDEX MAP OF WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATION MAPS
OF THE
MIDDLE HUDSON BASIN
WATER QUALITY ATLAS AUGUST 1969
11-10
MH-
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE HUDSON RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES
TROY TO KINGSTON, N. Y.
MASSACHUSETTS
LEGEND
Interstate water bodies shown in red
133.4 —milepoint at which classification changes
(c) Woter quality class
~ Major cities
—. State boundary line
Drainage basin boundary line
CONNECTICUT
WATER QUALITY ATUS AUGUST 1969
11-11
AAH-2
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE HUDSON RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES
KINGSTON TO PEEKSKILL, N. Y.
KINGSTON
r?
POUGHKEEPSIE
NEWBURGH
WAWAYA*0*
WATER OUAUTY ATLAS AUGUST 1969 MH-3
11-12
~ PEEKSKILL
LEGEND
Interstate water bodies shown in red
133,4 milepoint ot which classification changes
@ Water quality class
~ Major cities
— — State boundary line
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MAJOR WATER BODIES
IN THE
NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY METROPOLITAN AREA
L. I. SOUND
PAEDERGAT BASIN
FRESH CREEK
HENDRIX CREEK
OLD MILL CREEK
SHELLBANK BASIN
HAWTREE CREEK
BERGEN BASIN
THURSTON BASIN
HOOK CREEK
MOTTS BASIN
SOMMERVILLE BASIN
BARBADOES BASIN
GERRITSEN CREEK
MILL CREEK
LEGEND
State boundary line
Drainage batin boundary line
WATER QUALITY ATLAS AUGUST 1969 LH"1
11-13
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INDEX MAP OF MAJOR WATER BODIES
IN THE
NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY METROPOLITAN AREA
L. I. SOUND
TRIBUTARIES TO JAMAICA BA
PAEDERGAT BASIN |
FRESH CREEK I
HENDRIX CREEK
OLD MILL CREEK
SHELLBANK BASIN
HAWTREE CREEK
BERGEN BASIN
THURSTON BASIN 1
HOOK CREEK
MOTTS BASIN
SOMMER VILLE BASI
BARBAE: ffl&S WVSIN
Class I «
LEGEND
Interstate water bodies shown in red
133.4 v milepoint at which classification changes
(c) Water quality class
ic Major cities
State boundary line
- Drainage basin boundary line
LH-8
WATER QUALITY ATLAS AUGUST 1969
11-14
LH-2
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE HUDSON RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES
YONKERS TO PEEKSKILL, N. Y.
AND LONG ISLAND SOUND TRIBUTARIES
tfATER QUALITY ATLAS AUGUST 1969 LH-3
11-15
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE TRIBUTARIES TO
RARITAN AND SANDY HOOK BAYS IN NEW JERSEY
NOTES:
1. In New Jersey, Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay and the
tidal reaches of their tributaries are classified TW-1.
2. Waters ars interstate to head of tide.
X
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NEW BRUNSWICK
ClAYPIT C«
MATER QUALITY ATLAS
AUGUST 1969
LH-4
11-16
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF JAMAICA BAY AND WESTERN LONG ISLAND SOUND
P^)RT CHESTER HARBOR (S^)
TRIBUTARIES TO JAMAICA BAY
PAEDERGAT BASIN
FRESH CREEK
HENDRIX CREEK
OLD MILL CREEK
SHELLBANK BASIN
HAWTREE CREEK
BERGEN BASIN
THURSTON BASIN
HOOK CREEK
MOTTS BASIN
SOMMER VILLE BASIN
BARBADOES BASIN
GERRITSEN CREEK
MILL CREEK
NOTES:
1. In New Jersey, Raritcn Bay and Sandy Hook Ba
and the tidal reaches of iheir tributaries are
classified TW-1.
2. Waters ore interstate to head of tide.
WATER QUALITY ATLAS AUGUST 1969
11-17
LH-5
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE PASSAIC BASIN
WATER OUAUtr ATLAS AUGUST 1969
11-18
LH-6
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE HACKENSACK BASIN
LEGEND
Interstate water bodies shown in red
133.4 w milepnint at which classification change
0 Water quality class
* Major pities
State boundary line
TW2
LOSEN SLOFE
DOCTOR CR.
MOONACHIE CR.
BASHES CR.
BERRYS CR.
KINGSLAND CR.
SAWMILL CR.
WOLF CR.
BELLMANS CR.
PAUNPECK CR.
MILL CR.
CROMAKILL CR.
PENHORN CR.
WATER QUALITY ATLAS AUGUST 1969
11-19
LH-7
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE NEW YORK HARBOR AREA
WATER QUALITY ATLAS
AUGUST 1969
11-20
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ATLANTIC OCEAN
SA
LEGEND
Interstate water bodies shown in red
C Water quality class
~ Major cities
NOTES:
1.Streams are interstate to head of tide.
2.New York City areas shown on New York Harbor map.
3.Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound are class SA.
4.Fishers Island has no interstate water bodies.
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE
NEW JERSEY COASTAL BASINS
OE1.AVI*"
Interstat
EW1
basi
LEGEND
boundary line
NOTES:
1.CW-1 waters are the waters of the Atlantic Ocean extending from the mean low tide
line to 1500 feet offshore or to a depth of 15 feet, whichever it more distant.
2.CW-2 waters are the waters of the Atlantic Ocean extending from the limit of
CW-1 to the state boundary at three miles offshore.
3.The scale (in miles) of coastal waters is exaggerated for clarification.
4.Class TW-1 waters are those inland interstate tidal waters on the
Atlantic Coastal Plain.
SANDY HOOK
WATER QUALITY ATLAS AUGUST 1969 j£ j
11-25
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INDEX MAP OF WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATION MAPS
IN THE
DELAWARE BASIN AND THE STATE OF DELAWARE
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE DELAWARE RIVER BASIN
SOURCE TO LAMBERTVILLE, N. J.
WATER QUALITY ATLAS
AUGUST 1969
11-27
DB-2
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE DELAWARE ESTUARY
AND OTHER DRAINAGE IN DELAWARE
*SS**0*AN tAr
NOTES:
1. Classifications shown in the Delaware River Basin
are those of the Delaware River Basin Commission.
2. Classification shown for interstate streams outside
Delaware River Basin in Delaware are those of
the State of Delaware.
3.Delaware River Basin Commission Water Quality
Classifications and the appropriate State Classifications
for the interstate waters in the Delaware River Basin
are each federally approved.
4.See map DB-4 for classifications of that area.
WATER QUALITY ATLAS
AUGUST 1969
11-28
DB-3
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INTERSTATE WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
OF THE CHRISTINA BASIN
11-29
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS A
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for water supply and all other water uses;
character uniformly excellent.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average daily flow for 7 consecutive days with 10
year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
None allowable.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
None allowable.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: None allowable.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to the watercourse. Degree
of treatment and disinfection shall be as required by
the State.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: None allowable.
7
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed a median of 100/100 ml. nor more than
500/100 ml..in-more than 10% of samples collected.
8
PH
As naturally occurs.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
75% saturation, 16 hours per day; 5 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None other than of natural origin.
11
Turbidity
None other than of natural origin.
12
Taste,
Odor
None other than of natural origin.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS A (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Waters shall be free from chemical constituents in concentrations or
combinations which would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for
the appropriate, most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas
where fisheries are the governing considerations and approved limits have
not been established, bio-assays shall be performed as required by the
appropriate agencies. For public drinking water supplies the limits pre-
scribed by the United States Public Health Service may be used where not
superseded by more stringent State requirements.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None other than of natural origin.
REMARKS: Class A waters reserved for water supply may be subject to restricted
use by Federal, State and Local regulation.
These criteria do not apply to conditions brought about by natural causes.
Radioactivity limits to be approved by the appropriate State agency with con-
sideration of possible adverse effects in downstream waters from discharge of
radioactive wastes; limits in a particular watershed to be resolved when neces-
sary after consultation between appropriate State and Federal agencies.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS B
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for bathing, other recreational purposes,
agricultural uses, certain Industrial processes and cooling; excellent fish and
wildlife habitat; good aesthetic value; acceptable for public water supply with
appropriate treatment.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average flow for 7 consecutive days with 10 year
recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
None shall be allowed except for such small amounts
that may result from the discharge of appropriately
treated sewage or industrial waste effluents.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: None.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to the watercourse. Degree
of treatment and disinfection shall be as required by
the State.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed a median of 1000/100 ml. nor more than
2400/100 .ml. in more than 20% of samples collected.
8
PH
6.5 to 8.0.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
75 saturation, 16 hours per day; 5 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
11
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class nor cause
taste and odor in edible fish.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
III-4
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS B (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Waters shall be free from chemical constituents in concentrations or
combinations which would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for
the appropriate, most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas
where fisheries are the governing considerations and approved limits have
not been established, bio-assays shall be performed as required by the
appropriate agencies. For public drinking water supplies the limits pre-
scribed by the United States Public Health Service may be used where not
superseded by more stringent State requirements.
14(a) Heated Effluents;
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the increase will not exceed the recommended limits
on the most sensitive water use assigned to this Class.
REMARKS: Class B waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that:
a) unduly affect the composition of bottom fauna; b) unduly affect the physical
or chemical nature of the bottom; and c) interfere with the propagation of fish.
These criteria do not apply to conditions brought about by natural causes.
Radioactivity limits to be approved by the appropriate State agency with con-
sideration of possible adverse effects in downstream waters from discharge of
radioactive wastes; limits in a particular watershed to be resolved when neces-
sary after consultation between appropriate State and Federal agencies.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Connecticut
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by CLASS _C
the Secretary of the Interior.)
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for fish and wildlife habitat; recreational
boating, and certain industrial processes and cooling; under some conditions
acceptable for public water supply with appropriate treatment; good aesthetic
value.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average daily flow for 7 consecutive days with 10
year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
None shall be allowed except for such small amounts
that may result from the discharge of appropriately
treated sewage or industrial waste effluents.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: None.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to the watercourse. Degree
of treatment and disinfection shall be as required by
the State.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
8
pH
6.0 to 8.5.
*9
Dissolved
Oxygen
5 mg/1, 16 hours per day; not less than 3 mg/1 at any
time. For cold water fishery (designated Class Cc)
not less than 5 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.'
11
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class nor cause
taste and odor in edible fish.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS C (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Waters shall be free from chemical constituents in concentrations or
combinations which would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for
the appropriate, most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas
where fisheries are the governing considerations and approved limits have
not been established, bio-assays shall be performed as required by the
appropriate agencies. For public drinking water supplies the limits pre-
scribed by the United States Public Health Service may be used where not
superseded by more stringent State requirements.
14(a) Heated Effluents;
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the increase will not exceed the recommended
limits on the most sensitive water use assigned to this Class.
REMARKS: Class C waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that:
a) unduly affect the composition of bottom fauna; b) unduly affect the physical
or chemical nature of the bottom; and c) interfere with the propagation of fish.
These criteria do not apply to conditions brought about by natural causes.
Radioactivity limits to be approved by the appropriate State agency with con-
sideration of possible adverse effects in downstream waters from discharge of
radioactive wastes; limits in a particular watershed to be resolved when neces-
sary after consultation between appropriate State and Federal agencies.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS D
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for navigation, power, certain industrial
processes and cooling, and migration of fish; good aesthetic value.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average daily flow for 7 consecutive days with 10
year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
None shall be allowed except for such small amounts
that may result from the discharge of appropriately
treated sewage or industrial waste effluents.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: None.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to the watercourse. Degree
of treatment and disinfection shall be as required by
the State.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
None in such concentrations that would Impair any
usages specifically assigned .to this Class.
8
pH
6.0 to 9.0.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
A minimum of 2 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
11
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS D (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances;
Waters shall be free from chemical constituents in concentrations or
combinations which would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic' life for
the appropriate, most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas_
where fisheries are the governing considerations and approved limits have
not been established, bio-assays shall be performed as required by the
appropriate agencies. For public drinking water supplies the limits pre-
scribed by the United States Public Health Service may be used where not
superseded by more stringent State requirements.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the Increase will not exceed the recommended limits
on the most sensitive water use assigned to this Class.
REMARKS: Class D will be assigned only where a higher water use - Class cannot
be obtained after all appropriate waste treatment methods are utilized.
These criteria do not apply to conditions brought about by natural causes..
Radioactivity limits to be approved by the appropriate State agency with con-
sideration of possible adverse effects in downstream waters from discharge of
radioactive wastes; limits in a particular watershed to be resolved when neces-
sary after consultation between appropriate State and Federal agencies.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS SA
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for all sea water uses including shellfish
harvesting for direct human consumption (approved shellfish areas), bathing,
and other water contact sports.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None allowable.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
None allowable.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: , None allowable.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to coastal and marine waters
Degree of treatment and disinfection shall be as re-
quired by the State.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: None allowable.
7
Collform
Density
Not to exceed a median MPN of 70/100 ml. and not more
than 10% of samples shall ordinarily exceed an MPN of
230/100 ml. for 5-tube decimal dilution or 330/100 ml.
for 3-tube decimal dilution.
8
PH
6.8 to 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 6.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in such concentrations that will impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
11
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that will impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
12
Taste,
Odor
Odor: None allowable.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS SA (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None In concentrations or combinations which would be harmful to
human, animal, or aquatic life or which would make the waters unsafe or
unsuitable for fish or shellfish or their propagation, impair the
palatabllity of same or impair the waters for any other uses.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the increase will not exceed the recommended limits
for the most sensitive water use.
REMARKS: Surveys to determine coliform concentrations shall include those
areas most probably exposed to fecal contamination during the most unfavorable
hydrographlc and pollution conditions.
These criteria do not apply to conditions brought about by natural causes.
The waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that will: a) unduly
affect the composition of bottom fauna; b) unduly affect the physical or
chemical nature of the bottom; and c) interfere with the propagation of fish.
These criteria shall apply at all times in coastal and marine waters. The dis-
charge of radioactive materials in concentrations or combinations which would
be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life shall not be allowed.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS SB
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for bathing, other recreational purposes,
industrial cooling and shellfish harvesting for human consumption after de-
puration; excellent fish and wildlife habitat; good aesthetic value.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None except that amount that may result from the dis-
charge from a waste treatment facility providing appro-
priate treatment.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: See Number 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to coastal and marine waters
Degree of treatment and disinfection shall be as re-
quired by the State.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed a median value of 700/100 ml. and not
more than, 2300/100 ml. in more than 10% of the samples.
8
pH
6.8 to 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
11
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any usage!
specifically assigned to this Class and none that would
cause taste and odor in edible fish or shellfish.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS SB (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None in concentrations or combinations which would be harmful to
human, animal, or aquatic life or which would jnake the waters unsafe or
unsuitable for fish or shellfish or their propagation or impair the
water for any other usage assigned to this Class.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except, where the increase will not exceed the recommended limits
on the most sensitive water use assigned to this Class.
REMARKS: Surveys to determine coliform concentrations shall include those
areas most probably exposed to fecal contamination during the most unfavorable
hydrographic and pollution conditions.
These criteria do not apply to conditions brought about by natural causes.
The waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that will: a) unduly
affect the composition of bottom fauna; b) unduly affect the physical or
chemical nature of the bottom; and c) interfere with the propagation of fish.
These criteria shall apply at all times in coastal and marine waters.
The discharge of radioactive materials in concentrations or combinations which
would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life shall not be allowed.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Connecticut
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by CLASS SC
the Secretary of the Interior.)
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable fish, shellfish, and wildlife habitat;
suitable for recreational boating, and industrial cooling; good aesthetic
value.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
Floating
Solids
None except that amount that may result from the dis-
charge from a waste treatment facility providing appro-
priate treatment.
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
Solid Refuse.Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: See Number 1.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to coastal and marine waters.
Degree of treatment and disinfection shall be as re-
quired by the State,
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: See Number 1.
Coliform
Density
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
pH
6.5 to 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
5 mg/1 for 16 hours per day; not less than 3 mg/1 at any
time. For cold water fishery (designated Class SCc),
not less than 5 mg/1 at any time.
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class and none that would
cause taste and odor in edible fish or shellfish.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS SC (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None In concentrations or combinations which would be harmful to
human, animal, or aquatic life or which would make the waters unsafe or
unsuitable for fish or shellfish or their propagation, or impair the
water for any other usage assigned to this Class.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the increase will not exceed the recommended limits
on the most sensitive water use assigned to this Class.
REMARKS: These criteria do not apply to conditions brought about by natural
causes.
The waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that will: a) unduly
affect the composition of bottom fauna; b) unduly affect the physical or
chemical nature of the bottom; and c) interfere with the propagation of fish.
These criteria shall apply at all times in coastal and marine waters.
The discharge of radioactive materials in concentrations or combinations which
would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life shall not be allowed.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS SD
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for navigation, power, and certain indus-
trial cooling water; migration of fish; good aesthetic value.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None except that amount that may result from the dis-
charge from a waste treatment facility providing appro-
priate treatment.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: See Number 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to coastal and marine waters
Degree of treatment and disinfection shall be as re-
quired by the State.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
<
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
8
pH
6.5 to 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 2 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
11
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any usage*
specifically assigned to this Class and none that would
cause taste and odor in edible fish or shellfish.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Connecticut
CLASS SD (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None in concentrations or combinations which would be harmful to
human, animal, or aquatic life or which would make the waters unsafe or
unsuitable for fish or shellfish or their propagation, impair the
palatability of same, or impair the water for any other usage.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the increase will not exceed the recommended limits
on the most sensitive water use.
REMARKS: These criteria do not apply to conditions brought about by natural
causes.
The waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that will: a) unduly
affect the composition of bottom fauna; b) unduly affect the physical or
chemical nature of the bottom; and c) Interfere with the propagation of fish.
These criteria shall apply at all times in coastal and marine waters.
The discharge of radioactive materials in concentrations or combinations which
would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life shall not be allowed.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
RED CLAY DRAINAGE BASIN*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (I) Public and industrial water supply after reason-
able treatment. (2) Recreation. (3) Maintenance and propagation of fish and
aquatic life and wildlife preservation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Low flow period equivalent to the minimum seven (7) consecu-
tive day low flow recurring once every 10 years.
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisances due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
Solid Refuse.Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges in
concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse or
harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation or 4 mg/1 at any time,
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or a
maximum of 25 units except following precipitation and
the increase not to be attributed to industrial waste
discharge,
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and other aquatic life.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
RED CLAY DRAINAGE BASIN*
REMARKS:
7 Collform Density:
Bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average MPN of
coliform organisms not to exceed 1,000 per 100 ml during any month of the
recreation season; nor to exceed this number in more than 20 percent of
the samples examined during any month; nor to exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on
any day in areas designated for water contact recreation by the State
Commission.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1 at any time.
Total dissolved solids not to exceed 250 mg/1 of which the sulfate
portion not to be greater than 100 mg/1.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section.
*Red Clay Creek, extending from the Pennsylvania-Delaware Line to its confluence
with White Clay Creek, is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity between 20 mg/1 and 80 mg/1 as CaC03 at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed the alkalinity by 5 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Delaware
WHITE CLAY CREEK*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Public and industrial water supply after reason-
able treatment. (2) Recreation. (3) Maintenance and propagation of fish and
aquatic life and wildlife preservation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Low flow period equivalent to the minimum seven (7) consecu-
tive day low flow recurring once every 10 years.
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisances due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges in
concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse /or
harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
PH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation or 4 mg/1 at any time,
Color
None in concentrations which cause colors.
Turbidity
Not to exceed natural background by 10 units nor more
than a maximum of 25 units except following precipita-
tion. Increase not attributable to industrial waste
discharge.
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors or impart tastes to fish and other aquatic life.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Delaware
WHITE CLAY CREEK*
REMARKS:
7 Coliform Density:
Bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average MPN
coliform not to exceed 1,000 per 100 ml during any month of the recreation
season; nor to exceed this number in more than 20% of any month's samples;
nor to exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on any day in areas designated by the
Delaware State Commission for water contact recreation.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans, fish,
wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1 at any time.
Total dissolved solids not to exceed 250 mg/1 of which the sulfate
portion not be greater than 100 mg/1.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section.
*White Clay Creek, extending from the Pennsylvania-Delaware Line to its conflu-
ence with the Christina River, is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity between 20 mg/1 and 80 mg/1 as CaCOj at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed the alkalinity by 5 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Delaware
BRANDYWINE RIVER*
DEFINITION OF BEST USAGE: (1) Public and industrial water supply after reason-
able treatment. (2) Recreation. (3) Maintenance and propagation of fish and
aquatic life and wildlife preservation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Low flow period equivalent to the minimum seven (7) consecu-
tive day low flow recurring once every 10 years.
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges in
concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse or
harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
PH
Not Specified.
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation or 4 mg/1 at any time.
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or a
maximum of 25 units except following precipitation and
the increase not to be attributed to Industrial waste
discharge.
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and aquatic life.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Delaware
BRANDYWINE RIVER*
REMARKS:
7 Coliform Density:
Bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average MPN of
coliform organisms not to exceed 1,000 per 100 ml during any month of the
recreation season; nor to exceed this number in more than 20 percent of
the samples examined during any month; nor to exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on
any day in areas designated for water contact recreation by the State
Commission.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances;
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans, fish,
wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
Total Dissolved Solids not to exceed 250 mg/1 of which the sulfate
portion not to be greater than 100 mg/1.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
bITemperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section or a
maximum of 85°F.
*The Brandywine River, extending from the Pennsylvania-Delaware Line to its
confluence with the Christina River, is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity between 20 and 80 mg/1 as CaCO-j at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed the alkalinity by 5 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
CHRISTINA RIVER DRAINAGE BASIN*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Public water supply after reasonable treatment.
(2) Agricultural water supply. (3) Recreation. (4) Maintenance and propagation
of fish, aquatic life and wildlife.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Low flow period equivalent to the minimum seven (7) consecu-
tive day low flog, recurring once every 10 years.
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
Solid Refuse.Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, Industrial, agricultural or other discharges in
concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse or
harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation or 4 mg/1 at any time.
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or a
maximum of 25 units except following precipitation
and the Increase not to be attributed to industrial
waste discharge.
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and aquatic life.
Toxic Wastesj_ Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
CHRISTINA RIVER DRAINAGE BASIN*
REMARKS:
7 Coliform Density:
Bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average MPN of
coliform organisms not to exceed 1,000 per 100 ml during any month of the
recreation season; nor to exceed this number in more than 20 percent of
the samples examined during any month; nor to exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on
any day in areas designated for water contact recreation by the State
Commission.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
iT Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section.
*The Christina River, extending from the Maryland-Delaware Line to the head of
tidewater at mile 16.3, is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity between 20 and 80 mg/1 as CaCO^ at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed the alkalinity by 5 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocurles per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocurles per liter maximum
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
LOWER CHRISTINA RIVER*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Industrial water supply after reasonable treat-
ment. (2) Maintenance and propagation of fish, aquatic life and wildlife.
(3) Navigation.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges in
concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse or
harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
8
PH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
fe*9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation or 4 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
11
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or a
maximum of 25 units except following precipitation
and the increase not to be attributed to industrial
waste discharge.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and aquatic life.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
LOWER CHRISTINA RIVER*
REMARKS:
7 Collform Density:
Bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average MPN of
collform organisms not to exceed 1,000 per 100 ml during any month of the
recreation season; nor to exceed this number in more than 20 percent of
the samples examined during any month; nor to exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on
any day in areas designated for water contact recreation by the State
Commission.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section.
*The Christina River from the head of tide at mile 16.3 to its confluence with
the Delaware River.
Total Alkalinity between 20 and 80 mg/1 as CaCO-j at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed the alkalinity by 5 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
111-27
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
THE CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Maintenance of fish, aquatic life and wildlife.
(2) Navigation. (3) Recreation (non-water contact).
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges in
concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse or
harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Co liform
Density
See Remarks.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 6.0 mg/1 at low water slack.
10
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
11
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or a
maximum of 25 units except following precipitation
and the increase not to be attributed to industrial
waste discharge.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and aquatic life.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
'**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
THE CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL*
REMARKS:
7 Coliform Density:
For bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average MPN
of coliform organisms should not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml during any month
of the recreational season; nor exceed this number in more than 20 percent
of the samples examined during any such month; nor exceed 2,400 per 100 ml
on any day.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section or a
maximum of 85°F.
*The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, extending from the Maryland-Delaware Line
to Reedy Point, Delaware, is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity between 15 and 120 mg/1 as CaC03 at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed the alkalinity by 10 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Quitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
111-29
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Delaware
CHOPTANK RIVER*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Recreation. (2) Maintenance and propagation of
fish, aquatic life and wildlife. (3) Agricultural water supply.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Low flow period equivalent to the minimum seven (7) consecu-
tive day low flow recurring once every 10 years.
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges in
concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse or
harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation or 4 mg/1 at any time.
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
11 Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and aquatic life.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
**14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
111-30
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
CHOPTANK RIVER*
REMARKS:
7 Collform Density;
Bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average MPN of
coliform organisms not to exceed 1,000 per 100 ml during any month of the
recreation season; nor to exceed this number in more than 20 percent of
the samples examined during any month; nor to exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on
any day in areas designated for water contact recreation by the State
Commission.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humansj
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B.Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section.
*The Choptank River, extending from the Maryland-Delaware Line to its conflu-
ence with Mud Mill Pond, is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity between 20 and 80 mg/1 as CaC03 at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed the alkalinity by 5 mg/1 at any time.
Radioac tivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Delaware
NANTICOKE RIVER*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Industrial water supply after reasonable treat-
ment. (2) Recreation. (3) Maintenance and propagation of fish, aquatic, life
and wildlife.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Low flow period equivalent to the minimum seven (7) consecu-
tive day low flow recurring once every 10 years.
1
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges in
concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse or
harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
8
pH
Not Specified.
k*9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation or 4 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and aquatic life.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
111-32
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
NANTICOKE RIVER*
REMARKS:
7 Co11form Density:
Bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average MPN of
coliform organisms not to exceed 1,000 per 100 ml during any month of the
recreation season; nor to exceed this number in more than 20 percent of
the samples examined during any month; nor to exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on
any day in areas designated for water contact recreation by the State
Commission.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section or a
maximum of 85°F,
*The Nanticoke River, extending from the Maryland-Delaware Line (near Sharptown,
Maryland) to Williams Pond, (Seaford, Delaware), is considered as a single
zone.
Total Alkalinity between 20 and 80 mg/1 as CaCO^ at any time.
Total Acididy not to exceed the alkalinity by 5 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
111-33
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
BUNTINGS BRANCH CREEK*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Drainage.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Low flow period equivalent to the minimum seven (7) consecu-
tive day low flow recurring once every 10 years.
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1,
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges
in concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse
or harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
Coliform
Density
Total coliform - Monthly arithmetical average to be
less than 2,400 colonies/100 ml.
PH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation or A rag/1 at any time.
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
Turbidity
Not Specified.
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and aquatic life.
Toxic Wastes^ Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
111-34
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Delaware
BUNTINGS BRANCH CREEK*
REMARKS:
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None In concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section.
*The Buntings Branch Creek, extending from Selbyville, Delaware, to the
Maryland-Delaware Line, is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity between 20 and 80 mg/1 as CaCOj at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed the alkalinity by 5 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
111-35
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
ASSAWOMAN BAY DRAINAGE BASIN*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Recreation. (2) Maintenance and propagation of
fish, shellfish and aquatic life and wildlife preservation. (3) Navigation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Low flow period equivalent to the minimum seven (7) consecu-
tive day low flow recurring once every 10 years.
1
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges
in concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse
or harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Collform
Density
See Remarks.
8
PH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation or 4 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and-aquatic life.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
*14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
111-36
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
ASSAWOMAN BAY DRAINAGE BASIN*
REMARKS:
7 Coliform Density:
A. For bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average
MPN of coliform organisms should not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
during any month of the recreation season; nor exceed this number
in more than 20 percent of the samples examined during any such
month; nor exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on any day in areas designated
by the State Commission for water contact recreation.
B. For shellfish growing areas, the coliform median MPN of the water
should not exceed 70 per 100 ml, and not more than 10 percent of
the samples ordinarily exceed an MPN of 230 per 100 ml for a
5-tube decimal dilution test (or 330 per 100 ml, where the 3-tube
decimal dilution test is used) in those positions of the area
most probably exposed to fecal contamination during the most
unfavorable hydrographic and pollution conditions.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section.
*The Assawoman Bay, including Roy Creek and Little Assawoman Bay, is considered
as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity between 20 and 120 mg/1 as CaCOj at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed the alkalinity by 5 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Bnitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
111-37
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Industrial water supply after reasonable treat-
ment. (2) Wildlife maintenance of resident fish and other aquatic life,
propagation of resident fish from River Mile 70.0 to River Mile 48.2. Passage
of anadromous fish. (3) Recreation. (4) Navigation.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
Sludge
Solids
See Item 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges
in concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse
or harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
The dissolved oxygen concentrations shall not be less
than 6.5 mg/1 (daily average) in the entire zone
between April 1 to June 15, and September 16 to Decem-
ber 31. During the rest of the year, the daily average
concentration shall not be less than 3.5 mg/1 at River
Mile 59.5.
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
Turbidity
Not Specified.
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and aquatic life,
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
111-38
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN*
REMARKS:
7 Collform Density:
A. For bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average
MPN of coliform organisms should not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
during any month of the recreation season; nor exceed this number
in more than 20 percent of the samples examined during any such
month; nor exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on any day in areas designated
by the State Commission for water contact recreation.
B. For shellfish growing areas, the coliform median MPN of the water
should not exceed 70 per 100 ml, and not more than 10 percent of
the samples ordinarily exceed an MPN of 230 per 100 ml for a
5-tube decimal dilution test (or 330 per 100 ml, where the 3-tube
decimal dilution test is used) in those portions of the area most
probably exposed to fecal contamination during the most unfavorable
hydrographic and pollution conditions.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1 at any time.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section or a
maximum of 85°F, whichever is less.
*The Delaware River Basin, extending from River Mile 78.8 (Pennsylvania-Delaware
Line) to River Mile 48.2 (Liston Point) including tidal portions of the tribu-
tary, is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity not less than 20 mg/1 as CaC03 at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed alkalinity by 20 mg/1 at any time.
Radioac tlvity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
111-39
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
DELAWARE BAY DRAINAGE BASIN*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Industrial water supply after reasonable treat-
ment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and propagation of fish, shellfish and other
aquatic life and passage of anadromous fish. (3) Recreation. (4) Navigation.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1,
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges
in concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse
or harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
pH
Not Specified.
Dissolved
Oxygen
The daily average concentration shall not be less than
6.0 mg/1.
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
Turbidity
Not Specified.
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or Impart tastes to fish and aquatic life,
Toxic Wastesj_ Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
111-40
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
DELAWARE BAY DRAINAGE BASIN*
REMARKS:
7 Coliform Density:
A. For bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average
MPN of coliform organisms should not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
during any month of the recreation season; nor exceed this number
in more than 20 percent of the samples examined during any such
month; nor exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on any day in areas designated
by the State Commission for water contact recreation.
B. For shellfish growing areas, the coliform median MPN of the water
should not exceed 70 per 100 ml, and not more than 10 percent of
the samples ordinarily exceed an MPN of 230 per 100 ml for a
5-tube decimal dilution test (or 330 per 100 ml, where the 3-tube
decimal dilution test is used) in those portions of the area most
probably exposed to fecal contamination during the most unfavor-
able hydrographic and pollution conditions in designated shellfish
areas.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1 at any time.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section or a
maximum of 85°F, whichever is less.
*The Delaware Bay Drainage Basin, extending from River Mile 48.2 (Liston Point)
to River Mile 0.00 (Atlantic Ocean), including tidal portions of the tributary
is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity not less than 20 mg/1 as CaCO^ at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed alkalinity by 20 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
111-41
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
REHOBOTH BAY DRAINAGE BASIN*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Recreation. (2) Maintenance and propagation of
fish, shellfish, aquatic life and wildlife. (3) Navigation.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges
in concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse
or harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation or 4 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and aquatic life.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
*14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
111-42
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
REHOBOTH BAY DRAINAGE BASIN*
REMARKS:
7 Coliform Density:
A. For bathing or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average
MPN of coliform organisms should not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
during any month of the recreation season; nor exceed this number
in more than 20 percent of the samples examined during any such
month; nor exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on any day in areas designated
by the State Commission for water contact recreation.
B. For shellfish growing areas, the coliform median MPN of the water
should not exceed 70 per 100 ml and not more than 10 percent of
the samples ordinarily exceed an MPN of 230 per 100 ml for a
5-tube decimal dilution test (or 330 per 100 ml, where the 3-tube
decimal dilution test is used) in those portions of the area most
probably exposed to fecal contamination during the most unfavorable
hydrographic and pollution conditions in designated shellfish areas.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section or a
maximum of 85°F.
*The Rehoboth Bay, including the entire Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and the tidal
portions of all tributaries and lagoons, is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity between 20 mg/1 and 120 mg/1 as CaCOj at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed the alkalinity by 5 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
INDIAN RIVER AND BAY DRAINAGE BASIN*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Recreation. (2) Maintenance and propagation of
fish, shellfish, aquatic life and wildlife. (3) Navigation.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges
in concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse
or harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation or 4 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, "odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and aquatic life.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
*14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Delaware
INDIAN RIVER AND BAY DRAINAGE BASIN*
REMARKS:
7 Collform Density:
A. For bathing or swimming waters, the mean monthly arithmetical
average MPN of coliform organisms should not exceed 1,000 per
100 ml during any month of the recreation season; nor exceed
this number in more than 20 percent of the samples examined
during any such month; nor exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on any day
in areas designated by the State Commission for water contact
recreation.
B. For shellfish growing areas, the coliform median MPN of the
water should not exceed 70 per 100 ml, and not more than
10 percent of the samples ordinarily exceed an MPN of 230 per
100 ml for a 5-tube decimal dilution test (or 330 per 100 ml,
where the 3-tube decimal dilution test is used) in those por-
tions of the area most probably exposed to fecal contamination
during the most unfavorable hydrographic and pollution condi-
tions in designated shellfish areas.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1 at any
time.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the section or a
maximum of 87°F.
*The Indian River Bay, including tidal portions of Indian River and all tribu-
taries and lagoons, is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity between 20 mg/1 and 120 mg/1 as CaCO^ at any time.
Total Acidity not to exceed the alkalinity by 5 mg/1 at any time.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Delaware
THE ATLANTIC OCEAN*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: (1) Recreation. (2) Maintenance and propagation of
fish, shellfish, aquatic life and wildlife. (3) Navigation.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
Free from unsightly and malodorous nuisance due to
floating solids or sludge deposits, debris, oil and
scum.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Waters not to contain substances attributable to muni-
cipal, industrial, agricultural or other discharges
in concentrations or amounts sufficient to be adverse
or harmful to water uses to be protected, or to human,
animal, aquatic and wildlife.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density
See Remarks.
8
PH
Between 7.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than the natural oxygen level of the ocean.
10
Color
None in concentrations which cause color.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in concentrations which cause tastes, odors,
colors, or impart tastes to fish and aquatic life.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
*14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Delaware
THE ATLANTIC OCEAN*
REMARKS:
7 Coliform Density:
A. For baching or swimming waters, the monthly arithmetical average
MPN of coliform organisms should not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
during any month of the recreation season; nor exceed this number
in more than 20 percent of the samples examined during any such
month; nor exceed 2,400 per 100 ml on any day in areas designated
by the State Commission for water contact recreation.
B. For shellfish growing areas, the coliform median MPN of the water
should not exceed 70 per 100 ml, and not more than 10 percent of
the samples ordinarily exceed an MPN of 230 per 100 ml for a
5-tube decimal dilution test (or 330 per 100 ml, where a 3-tube
decimal dilution test is used) in the portions of the area most
probably exposed to fecal contamination during the most unfavorable
hydrographic and pollution conditions in designated shellfish areas.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
A. Toxic Substances - None in concentrations harmful to humans,
fish, wildlife and aquatic life.
B. Synthetic Detergents not to exceed 0.1 mg/1 at any time.
**14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F above normal for the area or a
maximum of 75°F.
*The Atlantic Ocean extending longitudinally from Cape Henlopen, Delaware to
the Delaware-Maryland state line at Fenwick Island and laterally, up to the
declared legal limits of the United States including tidal portions of all
tributaries, is considered as a single zone.
Total Alkalinity - The natural total alkalinity of the ocean shall not be
reduced by more than 10 mg/1 as CaCO^ at any time.
Total Acidity - Not specified.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters - 3 picocuries per liter maximum.
Beta Emitters - 1,000 picocuries per liter maximum.
Reservations:
Raw and untreated wastes and/or sludge from industrial and municipal systems
shall not be discharged in the State waters. Ships, tankers, barges, etc.,
shall not flush their holds, or containers while cruising in State waters.
The disposal of oils, crudes, and other petroleum products is specifically
prohibited.
**These criteria are not approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS A
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters designated for use as public water supplies
in accordance with Chapter III of the General Laws. Character uniformly excel-
lent.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average flow for seven consecutive days with ten year
recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
None allowable.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
None allowable.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: None allowable.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Disinfection is required but may be discontinued from
October 1 to May 1 at discretion of Division of Water
Pollution Control.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil, Grease, Scum: None allowable.
7
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed an average value of 50/100 ml. during any
monthly sampling period.
8
pH
As naturally occurs.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 75% of saturation during at least 16
hours of any 24-hour period and not less than 5 mg/1
at any time.
10
Color
None other than of natural origin.
11
Turbidity
None other than of natural origin.
12
Taste,
Odor
None other than of natural origin.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS A (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None in concentrations or combinations which would be harmful or
offensive to humans, or harmful to animal or aquatic life.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None other than of natural origin.
REMARKS: Radioactivity: None other than that occurring from natural phenomena.
These water quality standards do not apply to conditions brought about by
natural causes.
Water quality parameters not specifically denoted shall not exceed the recommended
limits on the most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas where fisheries
are the governing consideration and approved limits have not been established,
bio-assays shall be performed as required by the appropriate agencies.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS B
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for bathing and recreational purposes in-
cluding water contact sports. Acceptable for public water supply with appro-
priate treatment. Suitable for agricultural and certain industrial cooling
and process uses; excellent fish and wildlife habitat; excellent aesthetic
value.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average flow for seven consecutive days with ten year
recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
None allowable.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
None allowable.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid refuse: None allowable.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Disinfection is:required but may be discontinued from
October 1 to May 1 at discretion of Division of Water
Pollution Control.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: None allowable.
7
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed an average value of 1000/100 ml. during
any monthly sampling period nor 2400/100 ml. in more
than 20% of samples examined during such period.
8
pH
6.5 to 8.0.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 75% of saturation during at least 16
hours of any 24-hour period and not less than 5 mg/1
at any time.
10
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
11
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class and none
that would cause taste and odor in edible fish.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS B (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None In concentrations or combinations which would be harmful or of-
fensive to humans, or harmful to animal or aquatic life or any water use
specifically assigned to this class. In particular:
(a) Total phosphate: Not to exceed an average of 0.05 mg/1 as P
during any monthly sampling period.
(b) Ammonia: Not to exceed an average of 0.5 mg/1 as N during any
monthly sampling period,
(c) Phenols: Shall not exceed 0.001 mg/1 at any time.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the increase will not exceed the recommended limit
on the most sensitive receiving water use and in no case exceed 83°F in
warm water fisheries, and 68°F in cold water fisheries, or in any case
raise the normal temperature of the receiving water more than A F°.
REMARKS: Radioactivity: None in concentrations or combinations which would be
harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for the appropriate water use. None
in such concentrations which would result in radio-nuclide concentrations in
aquatic life which exceed the recommended limits for consumption by humans.
Class B waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that will: (1) unduly
affect the composition of bottom fauna; (2) unduly affect the physical or chemi-
cal nature of the bottom; (3) interfere with the spawning of fish or their
eggs.
These water quality standards do not apply to conditions brought about by
natural causes.
Water quality parameters not specifically denoted shall not exceed the recom-
mended limits on the most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas
where fisheries are the governing consideration and approved limits have not
been established, bio-assays shall be performed as required by the appropriate
agencies.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS C
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for recreational boating; habitat for wild-
life and common food and game fishes indigenous to the region; certain indus-
trial cooling and process uses; under some conditions acceptable for public
water supply with appropriate treatment. Suitable for irrigation of crops used
for consumption after cooking. Good aesthetic value.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average flow for seven consecutive days with ten year
recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
None allowable except those amounts that may result
from the discharge from waste treatment facilities pro-
viding appropriate treatment.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid refuse: See Number 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Disinfection is required but may be discontinued from
October 1 to May 1 at discretion of Division of Water
Pollution Control.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
None in such concentrations that would Impair any
usages specifically assigned to this Class.
8
PH
6.0 to 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5 mg/1 during at least 16 hours of any
24-hour period nor less than 3 mg/1 at any time. For
seasonal cold water fisheries at least 5 mg/1 must be
maintained.
10
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
11
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
12
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class, and none that would
cause taste and odor in edible fish.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS C (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None In concentrations or combinations which would be harmful or
offensive to humans, or harmful to animal or aquatic life or any water use
specifically assigned to this class. In particular:
(a) Total phosphate: Not to exceed an average of 0.05 mg/1 as P
during any monthly sampling period.
(b) Ammonia: Not to exceed an average of 1.0 mg/1 as N during any
monthly sampling period.
(c) Phenols: Not to exceed an average of 0.002 mg/1 at any time.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the increase will not exceed the recommended limits
on the most sensitive receiving water use and in no case exceed 83°F in
warm water fisheries, and 68°F in cold water fisheries, or in any case
raise the normal temperature of the receiving water more than 4 F°.
REMARKS: Radioactivity: None in concentrations or combinations which would be
harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for the appropriate water use. None
in such concentrations which would result in radio-nuclide concentrations in
aquatic life which exceed the recommended limits for consumption by humans.
Class C waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that will: (1) unduly
affect the composition of bottom fauna; (2) unduly affect the physical or chemi-
cal nature of the bottom; (3) interfere with the spawning of fish or their eggs.
These water quality standards do not apply to conditions brought about by
natural causes.
Water quality parameters not specifically denoted shall not exceed the recom-
mended limits on the most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas
where fisheries are the governing consideration and approved limits have not
been established, bio-assays shall be performed as required by the appropriate
agencies.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS D
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for aesthetic enjoyment* power, navigation,
and certain industrial cooling and process uses. Class D waters will be
assigned only where a higher water use class cannot be attained after all appro-
priate waste treatment methods are utilized.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average flow for seven consecutive days with ten year
recurrence interval.
Floating
Solids
None allowable except those amounts that may result
from the discharge from waste treatment facilities pro-
viding appropriate treatment.
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid refuse: See Number 1.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Disinfection is required but may be discontinued from
October 1 to May 1 at discretion of Division of Water
Pollution Control.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: See Number 1.
Coliform
Density
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
pH
6.0 to 9.0.
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 2 mg/1 at any time,
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS D (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None in concentrations or combinations which would be harmful to
human, animal, or aquatic life for the designated water use.
14(a) Heated Effluents;
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the increase will not exceed the recommended limits
on the most sensitive receiving water use and in no case exceed 90°F.
REMARKS: Radioactivity: None in such concentrations or combinations which
would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for the designated water
use. None in such concentrations which will result in radio-nuclide concen-
trations in aquatic life which exceed the recommended limits for consumption
by humans.
These water quality standards do not apply to conditions brought about by
natural causes.
Water quality parameters not specifically denoted shall not exceed the recom-
mended limits on the most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas
where fisheries are the governing consideration and approved limits have not
been established, bio-assays shall be performed as required by the appropriate
agencies.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS SA
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for any high quality water use including
bathing and water contact sports. Suitable for approved shellfish areas.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None allowable.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
None allowable.
A
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: None allowable.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Disinfection is required but may be discontinued from
October 1 to May 1 at discretion of Division of Water
Pollution Control.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil, Grease, Scum: None allowable.
7
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed a median value of 70/100 ml., and not mor«
than 10% of the samples shall ordinarily exceed 230/100
ml during any monthly sampling period.
8
pH
6.8 to 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 6.5 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None in such concentrations that will impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
11
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that will impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
12
Taste,
Odor
None allowable.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS SA (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None in concentrations or combinations which would be harmful to
human, animal, or aquatic life or which would make the waters unsafe or
unsuitable for fish or shellfish or their propagation, impair the palata-
bility of same, or impair the waters for any other uses. In particular:
(a) Total phosphate: Not to exceed an average of 0.07 mg/1 as P
during any monthly sampling period.
(b) Ammonia: Not to exceed an average of 0.2 mg/1 as N during
any monthly sampling period.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the increase will not exceed the recommended limits
on the most sensitive water use.
REMARKS: Radioactivity: None in concentrations or combinations which would
be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for the designated water use.
None in such concentrations which would result in radio-nuclide concentrations
in aquatic life which exceed the recommended limits for consumption by humans.
The waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that will: (1) unduly
affect the composition of bottom fauna; (2) unduly affect the physical or chemi-
cal nature of the bottom; and (3) interfere with the spawning of fish or their
eggs.
The water quality standards do not apply to conditions brought about by natural
causes.
The standards shall apply at all times in coastal and marine waters. Water
quality parameters not specifically denoted shall not exceed the recommended
limits on the most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas where
fisheries are the governing consideration and approved limits have not been
established, bio-assays shall be performed as required by the appropriate
agencies.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS SB
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for bathing and recreational purposes in-
cluding water contact sports; industrial cooling; excellent fish habitat; good
aesthetic value and suitable for certain shellfisheries with depuration
(Restricted Shellfish Areas).
FLOW CONDITIONS:
Floating
Solids
None allowable.
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
Sludge
Deposits
None allowable.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: None allowable.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Disinfection is required but may be discontinued from
October 1 to May 1 at discretion of Division of Water
Pollution Control.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: None allowable.
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed a median value of 700/100 ml. and not
more than 2300/100 ml. in more than 10% of the samples
during any monthly sampling period.
PH
6.8 to 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 mg/1 at any time.
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class and none that would
cause taste and odor in edible fish or shellfish.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS SB (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None in concentrations or combinations which would be harmful to
human, animal or aquatic life or which would make the waters unsafe or
unsuitable for fish or shellfish or their propagation, impair the palata-
bility of same, or impair the water for any other usage. In particular:
(a) Total phosphate: Not to exceed an average of 0.07 mg/1 as P
during any monthly sampling period.
(b) Ammonia: Not to exceed an average of 0.2 mg/1 as N during any
monthly sampling period.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the increase will not exceed the recommended limits
on the most sensitive water use.
REMARKS: Radioactivity: None in concentrations or combinations which would be
harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for the appropriate water use. None
in such concentrations which would result in radio-nuclide concentrations in
aquatic life which exceed the recommended limits for consumption by humans.
The waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that will: (1) unduly
affect the composition of bottom fauna; (2) unduly affect the physical or
chemical nature of the bottom; and (3) interfere with the spawning of fish or
their eggs.
The water quality standards do not apply to conditions brought about by natural
causes.
The standards shall apply at all times in coastal and marine waters. Water
quality parameters not specifically denoted shall not exceed the recommended
limits on the most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas where
fisheries are the governing consideration and approved limits have not been
established, bio-assays shall be performed as required by the appropriate
agencies.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS SC
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for aesthetic enjoyment; for recreational
boating; habitat for wildlife and common food and game fishes indigenous to the
region; industrial cooling and process uses.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
Floating
Solids
None except that amount that may result from the dis-
charge from a waste treatment facility providing appro-
priate treatment.
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: See Number 1.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Disinfection is required but may be discontinued from
October 1 to May 1 at discretion of Division-of Water
Pollution Control.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: See Number 1<
Coliform
Density
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
pH
6.5 to 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5 mg/1 during at least 16 hours of any
24-hour period, nor less than 3 mg/1 at any time.
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class, and none that would
cause taste and odor in edible fish or shellfish.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Massachusetts
CLASS SC (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None in concentrations or combinations which would be harmful to
human, animal or aquatic life or which would make the waters unsafe or
unsuitable for fish or shellfish or their propagation, impair the palata-
bility of same, or impair the water for any other usage. In particular:
(a) Total phosphate: Not to exceed an average of 0.07 mg/1 as P
during any monthly sampling period.
(b) Ammonia: Not to exceed an average of 1.0 mg/1 as N during any
monthly sampling period.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the increase will not exceed the recommended limits
on the most sensitive water use.
REMARKS: Radioactivity: None in such concentrations which would be harmful to
human, animal or aquatic life for the designated water use. None in such con-
centrations which would result in radio-nuclide concentrations in aquatic life
which exceed the recommended limits for consumption by humans.
The waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that will: (1) unduly
affect the composition of bottom fauna; (2) unduly affect the physical or
chemical nature of the bottom; and (3) interfere with the spawning of fish
or their eggs.
The water quality standards do not apply to conditions brought about by natural
causes.
The standards shall apply at all times in coastal and marine waters. Water
quality parameters not specifically denoted shall not exceed the recommended
limits on the most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas where
fisheries are the governing consideration and approved limits have not been
established, bio-assays shall be performed as required by the appropriate
agencies.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New Jersey
CLASS FW-1
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Fresh surface waters designated by authorized State
agencies as being set aside for posterity to represent the natural aquatic en-
vironment and its associated biota.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum consecutive 7-day flow with 10 year recurrence
interval.
The only criteria for this special Class are as follows:
These waters shall be maintained, as to quality, in their natural state,
and, in particular, shall not be-subject to any man-made wastewater dis-
charges .
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF New Jersey
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by CLASS FW-2
the Secretary of the Interior.)
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Fresh surface waters approved as sources of public
potable water supply. These waters are to be suitable for public potable water
supply after such treatment as shall be required by the State Department of
Health. These waters shall be suitable also for all (Cont'd, under Remarks)
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum consecutive 7-day flow with 10 year recurrence
interval.
1
Floating
Solids
None of which are noticeable in the water or are de-
posited along the shore or on the aquatic substrata in
quantities detrimental to the natural biota.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
Harmful sludge deposits are not permitted.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Not Specified.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluents
Effective disinfection if required by the State Depart-
ment of Health.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil, Grease: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed an average MPN value of 1000/100 ml. dur-
ing any monthly sampling period nor 2400/100 ml. in
more than 20% of samples examined during such period.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5 unless naturally outside thereof.
*9
Dissolved
Oxygen
For trout waters, not less than 5.0 ppm. Otherwise
4.0 ppm.
10
Color
Artificial coloring matter: See Number 1.
11
Turbidity
See Number 1.
12
Taste,
Odor
Odor and taste producing substances: None which are
offensive to humans, detrimental to the aquatic biota
or capable of producing offensive tastes and/or odors
in water supplies and fauna used for human consumption.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New Jersey
CLASS FW-2 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None which would affect humans or be detrimental to the natural
aquatic biota.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
No thermal discharges which detrimentally affect the natural aquatic
biota, or reasonably anticipated reuse of the waters.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
*(i) Trout waters:
None that will exceed 5 F° rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 70°F; natural temperature will
prevail above 70°F.
(ii) Non-trout waters:
None that will exceed 5 F° rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except in designated
heat dissipation areas; natural temperature will prevail above
87°F except in designated heat dissipation areas.
REMARKS: (Definition Cont'd.) recreational purposes including fishing, the
propagation and migration of native fish species desired for angling and other
fish and aquatic life necessary thereto as well as any other reasonable uses.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF New Jersey
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by CLASS FW-3
the Secretary of the Interior.)
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Fresh waters suitable for all purposes provided for
under Class FW-2, except public potable water supply.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum consecutive 7-day flow with 10 year recurrence
interval.
1
Floating
Solids
None which are noticeable in the water or are deposited
along the shore or on the aquatic substrata in quanti-
ties detrimental to the natural biota.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
Harmful sludge deposits are not permitted.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Not Specified.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Effective disinfection if required by the State Depart-
ment of Health.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil, Grease: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed an average MPN value of 1000/100 ml. dur-
ing any monthly sampling period nor 2400/100 ml. in
more than 20% of samples examined during such period.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5 unless naturally outside thereof.
*9
Dissolved
Oxygen
For trout waters, not less than 5.0 ppm. Otherwise
4.0 ppm.
10
Color
Color producing substances: See-Number 12.
11
Turbidity
See Number 1.
12
Taste,
Odor
Odor and taste producing substances: None which are
offensive to humans, detrimental to the aquatic biota
or capable of producing offensive tastes and/or odors
in fauna used for human consumption.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New Jersey
CLASS FW-3 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None which would affect humans or be detrimental to the natural
aquatic biota.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
No thermal discharges which detrimentally affect the natural aquatic
biota, or reasonably anticipated reuse of the waters.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
*(i) Trout waters:
None that will exceed 5 F° rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 70°F; natural temperature will
prevail above 70°F.
(ii) Non-trout waters:
None that will exceed 5 F° rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F except in designated
heat dissipation areas; natural temperature will prevail above
87°F except in designated heat dissipation areas.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF New Jersey
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by CLASS TW-1
the Secretary of the Interior.)
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Tidal surface waters suitable for all recreational
purposes, as a source of public potable water supply where permitted, and where
shellfishing is permitted, to be suitable for such purposes.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None which are noticeable in the water or are deposited
along the shore or on the aquatic substrata in quanti-
ties detrimental to the natural biota.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
Harmful sludge deposits are not permitted.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Not Specified.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Effective disinfection if required by the State Depart-
ment of Health.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil, Grease, Oil Slicks: See Number 1.
7
Colifortn
Density
Where shellfishing is permitted, median MPN value shall
not be in excess of 70/100 ml. and not more than 10% of
samples ordinarily exceed 330/100 ml. where the three
tube decimal dilution test is used.
In all other areas, not to exceed an average MPN value
of 1000/100 ml. during any monthly sampling period nor
2400/100 ml. in more than 20% of samples examined dur-
ing such period.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5 unless naturally outside thereof.
*9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% of saturation.
10
Color
Color producing substances: See Number 12.
11
Turbidity
See Number 1.
12
Taste,
Odor
Odor and taste producing substances: None which are
offensive to humans, detrimental to the aquatic biota
or capable of producing offensive tastes and/or odors
in water supplies and fauna used for human consumption.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New Jersey
CLASS TW-1 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances;
None which would affect humans or be detrimental to the natural
aquatic biota.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
No thermal discharges which detrimentally affect the natural aquatic
biota, or reasonably anticipated reuse of the waters.
*(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None that will have a detrimental effect upon the natural aquatic
biota or reasonably anticipated reuse of the waters.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF New Jersey
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by CLASS CW-1
the Secretary of the Interior.)
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Ocean waters expected to be suitable for all recre-
ational purposes including fishing, the propagation and migration of native
fish species desired for angling and other fish and aquatic life necessary
thereto as well as any other reasonable use.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None of which are noticeable in the water or contribute
to the formation of sludge deposits along the shores.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
Harmful sludge deposits are not permitted.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Not Specified.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Effective disinfection if required by the State Depart-
ment of Health.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil, Grease: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed an average MPN value of 1000/100 ml. dur-
ing any monthly sampling period nor 2400/100 ml. in
more than 20% of samples examined during such period.
8
PH
Between 6.5 and 8.5 unless naturally outside thereof.
*9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% saturation.
10
Color
Color producing substances: See Number 12.
11
Turbidity
See Number 1.
12
Taste,
Odor
Taste and odor producing substances: None which are
offensive to humans or are capable of producing offen-
sive tastes and/or odors in fauna used for human con-
sumption.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Hew Jersey
CLASS CW-1 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None which would affect humans or be detrimental to the natural
aquatic biota.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
No thermal discharges which detrimentally affect the natural aquatic
biota.
*(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None that will have a detrimental effect upon the natural aquatic
biota or reasonably anticipated reuse of the waters.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF New Jersey
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by CLASS CW-2
the Secretary of the Interior,)
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Ocean waters expected to be suitable for all recre-
ational uses, including those in Class CW-1, except bathing.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None of which are noticeable in the water or contribute
to the formation of sludge deposits along the shores.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
Harmful sludge deposits are not permitted.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Not Specified.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Effective disinfection if required by the State Depart-
ment of Health.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil, Grease: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
None in such concentrations that would impair the
waters for assigned uses.
8
pH
Not Specified.
*9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% saturation.
10
Color
None which would impair the quality of CW-1 waters or
be detrimental to aquatic biota.
11
Turbidity
See Number 1.
12
Taste,
Odor
Taste and odor producing substances: None which are
offensive to humans or capable of producing tastes
and/or odors in fauna used for human consumption.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New Jersey
CLASS CW-2 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes. Deleterious Substances:
None which would affect humans or be detrimental to the natural
aquatic biota.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
No thermal discharges which detrimentally affect the natural aquatic
biota.
*(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None that will have a detrimental effect upon the natural aquatic
biota or reasonably anticipated reuse of the waters.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF New Jersey
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by CLASS TW-2
the Secretary of the Interior.)
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Tidal surface waters having limited recreational
value and ordinarily not acceptable for bathing but suitable for fish survival
although perhaps not suitable for fish propagation. These waters shall not be
an odor nuisance and shall not cause damage to pleasure craft having occasion
to traverse the waters.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None which are noticeable in the water or contribute
to the formation of sludge deposits along the shores.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
Harmful sludge deposits are not permitted.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Not Specified.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Effective disinfection if required by the State Depart-
ment of Health.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil, Grease: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
None in such concentrations that would impair the
waters for assigned uses.
8
PH
Between 6.5 and 8.5 unless naturally outside thereof.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 50% saturation.
10
Color
Not Specified.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Taste and odor producing substances: None, either
alone or in combination, which are offensive or that
would produce offensive tastes and/or odors in fauna
used for human consumption.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New Jersey
CLASS TW-2 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None in such concentrations as to cause fish mortality or inhibit
their natural migration.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
No thermal discharges which detrimentally affect reasonably antici-
pated reuse of the waters.
*(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None that will have a detrimental effect upon the natural aquatic
biota or reasonably anticipated reuse of the waters.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF New Jersey
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by CLASS TW-3
the Secretary of the Interior.)
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Tidal surface waters used primarily for navigation,
not recreation. These waters, although not expected to be used for fishing,
shall provide for fish survival. These waters shall not be an odor nuisance
and shall not cause damage to pleasure craft traversing them.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None which are noticeable in the water or contribute
to the formation of sludge deposits along the shores.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
Harmful sludge deposits are not permitted.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Not Specified.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Effective disinfection if required by the State Depart-
ment of Health.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil, Grease: See Number 1.
7
Coliform
Density
None in such concentration that would impair the
waters for assigned uses.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5 unless naturally outside thereof.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 30% of saturation, if such value is
greater than 2.5 ppm. Otherwise, not less than 2.5 ppm
10
Color
Not Specified.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Taste and odor producing substances: None which shall
be offensive or that would detrimentally affect finfish
shellfish, or other aquatic life in higher quality
waters.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.--
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New Jersey
CLASS TW-3 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None In such concentrations as to cause fish mortality or inhibit
their natural migration.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
*(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None that will have a detrimental effect upon the natural aquatic
biota or reasonably anticipated reuse of the waters.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS AA
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Source of water supply for drinking, culinary or
food processing purposes and any other usages.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or other
wastes.
2
Settleable
Solids
None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or other
wastes.
3
Sludge
Deposits
None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or other
wastes.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Not Specified.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None which are not effectively disinfected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil: None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or
other wastes.
7
Coliform
Density
The monthly median coliform value for 100 ml of sample
shall not exceed 50 from a minimum of five examinations
and provided that not more than 20% of the samples
shall exceed a coliform value of 240 for 100 ml of
sample.
8
P«
Range between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
For trout waters, not less than 5.0 ppm. For non-trout
waters, not less than 4.0 ppm.
10
Color
See Number 13.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or other
wastes.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
*14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS AA (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None alone or In combination with other substances or wastes in
sufficient amounts or at such temperatures as to be injurious to fish life,
make the waters unsafe or unsuitable as a source of water supply for drink-
ing, culinary or food processing purposes or impair the waters for any
other best usage as determined for the specific waters which are assigned
to this class.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
See Number 13.
*(b) Temperature Criteria:
The statement in Number 13 is the only Federally approved thermal
standard. See addenda for discussion of numerical guidelines.
REMARKS: The waters, if subjected to approved disinfection treatment, with
additional treatment if necessary to remove naturally present impurities, meet
or will meet New York State Health Department Drinking Water Standards and any
other usages.
Based on non-trout waters of approximately median alkalinity (80 ppm) or above
for the State and without considering effects of combinations, the following
may be considered as safe stream concentrations for this class of water. .
Waters of lower alkalinity must be specially considered since the toxic effect
of most pollutants will be greatly increased.
Ammonia or Ammonium compounds: Not greater than 2.0 ppm (NHj) at pH of 8.0 or above.
Ferri- or Ferricyanide : Not greater than 0.4 ppm (Fe(CN)6).
Cyanide: Not greater than 0.1 ppm (CN). Copper: Not greater than 0.2 ppm (Cu).
Zinc: Not greater than 0.3 ppm (Zn). Cadmium: Not greater than 0.3 ppm (Cd).
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS A
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Source of water supply for drinking, culinary or
food processing purposes and any other usages.
FLOW CONDITIONS;
Floating
Solids
None which are readily visible and attributable to
sewage, industrial wastes or other wastes or which dele-
teriously increase the amounts of these constituents in
receiving waters after opportunity for reasonable dilu-
tion and mixture with the wastes discharged thereto.
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Not Specified.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None which are not effectively disinfected.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil: See Number 13(a).
Coliform
Density
The monthly median coliform value for 100 ml of sample
shall not exceed 5,000 from a minimum of five examina-
tions and provided that not more than 20% of the samples
shall exceed a coliform value of 20,000 for 100 ml of-
sample.
pH
Range between 6.5 and 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
For trout waters, not less than 5.0 ppm.
waters, not less than 4.0 ppm.
For non-trout
Color
See Number 13(a).
Turbidity
Not Specified.
Taste,
Odor
Odor producing substances contained in wastes: The
waters, after opportunity for reasonable dilution and
mixture with wastes discharged thereto, shall not have
an increased threshold odor number greater than 8, due
to such added wastes.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS A (Cont'd)
13(a) Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances;
None alone or in combination with other substances or wastes in
sufficient amounts or at such temperatures as to be injurious to fish
life, make the waters unsafe or unsuitable as a source of water supply
for drinking, culinary or food processing purposes or impair the waters
for any other best usage as determined for the specific waters which
are assigned to this class.
(b) Phenolic Compounds:
Not greater than 5 parts per billion (Phenol).
14(a) Heated Effluents:
See Number 13(a).
*(b) Temperature Criteria:
The statement in Number 13 is the only Federally approved thermal
standard. See addenda for discussion of numerical guidelines.
REMARKS: The waters, if subjected to approved treatment equal to coagulation,
sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection with additional treatment if nec-
essary to reduce naturally present impurities, will meet New York State Depart-
ment of Health Drinking Water Standards; bathing, fishing, boating and any other
usages.
Based on non-trout waters of approximately median alkalinity (80 ppm) or above
for the State and without considering effects of combinations, the following
may be considered as safe stream concentrations for this class of water. Waters
of lower alkalinity must be specially considered since the toxic effect of most
pollutants will be greatly increased.
Ammonia or Ammonium compounds: Not greater than 2.0 ppm (NHo) at pH of 8.0 or above.
Ferro- or Ferricyanide : Not greater than 0.4 ppm (Fe(CN)6).
Cyanide: Not greater than 0.1 ppm (CN). Copper: Not greater than 0.2 ppm (Cu).
Zinc : Not greater than 0.3 ppm (Zn). Cadmium: Not greater than 0.3 ppm (Cd).
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS B
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Bathing and any other usages except as a source of
water supply for drinking, culinary or food processing purposes.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
Floating
Solids
None which are readily visible and attributable to sew-
age, industrial wastes or other wastes or which dele-
teriously increase the amounts of these constituents in
receiving waters after opportunity for reasonable dilu-
tion and mixture with the wastes discharged thereto..
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Not Specified.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None which are not effectively disinfected.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil: See Number 13.
Coliform
Density
Monthly median coliform value for 100 ml of sample is
not to exceed 2400 from a minimum of 5 examinations and
provided that not more than 20% of the samples shall
exceed a coliform value of 5000 for 100 ml of sample
and provided further that surface waters receiving
treated sewage discharges which pass through residential
communities where there is a potential exposure of popu-
lation to the surface waters shall be protected by the
requirement that all effluents from sewage treatment
plants shall be adequately disinfected prior to dis-
charge into the surface waters in order that the monthly
median coliform value shall not exceed those values
previously herein stated.
pH
Range between 6.5 and 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
For trout waters, not less than 5.0
waters, not less than 4.0 ppm.
ppm. For non-trout
Color
See Number 13.
Turbidity
Not Specified.
Taste,
Odor
Not Specified.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS B (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances;
None alone or In combination with other substances or wastes In
sufficient amounts or at such temperatures as to be injurious to fish life,
make the waters unsafe or unsuitable for bathing or impair the waters for
any other best usage as determined for the specific waters which are
assigned to this class.
14(a) Heated Effluents;
See Number 13.
*(b) Temperature Criteria;
The statement in Number 13 is the only Federally approved thermal
standard. See addenda for discussion of numerical guidelines.
REMARKS: Based on non-trout waters of approximately median alkalinity (80 ppm)
or above for the State and without considering effects of combinations, the
following may be considered as safe stream concentrations for this class of
water. Waters of lower alkalinity must be specially considered since the toxic
effect of most pollutants will be greatly increased.
Ammonia or Ammonium compounds: Not greater than 2.0 ppm (NH3) at pH of 8.0 or above.
Ferro- or Ferrlcyanide : Not greater than 0.4 ppm (Fe(CN)6).
Cyanide: Not greater than 0.1 ppm (CN). Copper: Not greater than 0.2 ppm (Cu).
Zinc : Not greater than 0.3 ppm (Zn). Cadmium: Not greater than 0.3 ppm (Cd).
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS C
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Fishing and any other usages except for bathing or
as source of water supply for drinking, culinary or food processing purposes.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None which are readily visible and attributable to sew-
age, industrial wastes or other wastes or which dele-
teriously increase the amounts of these constituents in
receiving waters after opportunity for reasonable dilu-
tion and mixture with the wastes discharged thereto.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Not Specified.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Not Specified.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil: See Number 13.
7
Coliform
Density
Not Specified.
8
pH
Range between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
For trout waters, not less than 5.0 ppm. For non-trout
waters, not less than 4.0 ppm.
10
Color
See Number 13.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Not Specified.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
>14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS C (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None alone or In combination with other substances or wastes in
sufficient amounts or at such temperatures as to be injurious to fish life
or impair the waters for any other best usage as determined for the specific
waters which are assigned to this class.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
See Number 13.
*(b) Temperature Criteria:
The statement in Number 13 is the only Federally approved thermal
standard. See addenda for discussion of numerical guidelines.
REMARKS: Based on non-trout waters of approximately median alkalinity (80 ppm)
or above for the State and without considering effects of combinations, the
following may be considered as safe stream concentrations for this class of
water. Waters of lower alkalinity must be specially considered since the toxic
effect of most pollutants will be greatly increased.
Ammonia or Ammonium compounds: Not greater than 2.0 ppm (NH3) at pH of 8.0 or above,
Ferro- or Ferricyanide : Not greater than 0.4 ppm (Fe(CN)6).
Cyanide: Not greater than 0.1 ppm (CN). Copper: Not greater than 0.2 ppm (Cu).
Zinc : Not greater than 0.3 ppm (Zn). Cadmium: Not greater than 0.3 ppm (Cd).
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS D
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Agricultural or source of industrial cooling or pro-
cess water supply and any other usage except for fishing, bathing or as source
of water supply for drinking, culinary or food processing purposes. The waters
will be suitable for fish survival.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None which are readily visible and attributable to sew-
age, Industrial wastes or other wastes or which dele-
teriously Increase the amounts of these constituents in
receiving waters after opportunity for reasonable dilu-
tion and mixture with the wastes discharged thereto.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
4
Solid Refuse, Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuae
Not Specified.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Not Specified.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil: See Number 13.
7
Coliform
Density
Not Specified.
8
pH
Range between 6.0 and 9.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 3.0 ppm.
10
Color
See Number 13.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Not Specified.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
W
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS D (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None alone or in combination with other substances or wastes in
sufficient amounts or at such temperatures as to prevent fish survival or
impair the waters for agricultural purposes or any other best usage as de-
termined for the specific waters which are assigned to this class.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
See Number 13.
*(b) Temperature Criteria:
The statement in Number 13 is the only Federally approved thermal
standard. See addenda for discussion of numerical guidelines.
REMARKS: The waters without treatment and except for natural impurities which
may be present will be satisfactory for agricultural usages or for industrial
process cooling water; and with special treatment as may be needed under each
particular circumstance, will be satisfactory for other industrial processes.
Based on non-trout waters of approximately median alkalinity (80 ppm) or above
for the State and without considering effects of combinations, the following
may be considered as safe stream concentrations for this class of water.
Waters of lower alkalinity must be specially considered since the toxic effect
of most pollutants will be greatly increased.
Ammonia or Ammonium compounds: Not greater than 2.0 ppm (NH3) at pH of 8.0 or above.
Ferro- or Ferricyanide : Not greater than 0.4 ppm (Fe(CN)6).
Cyanide: Not greater than 0.1 ppm (CN). Copper: Not greater than 0.2 ppm (Cu).
Zinc : Not greater than 0.3 ppm (Zn). Cadmium: Not greater than 0.3 ppm (Cd).
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS SA
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Shellfishing for market purposes, and any other
usages.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or other
wastes.
2
Settleable
Solids
None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or other
wastes.
3
Sludge
Deposits
None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or other
wastes.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Garbage, Cinders, Ashes, Oils, Sludge or Other Refuse:
None in any waters of the "Marine District" as defined
by State Conservation Law. (See Remarks)
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None which are not effectively disinfected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil: None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or
other wastes.
7
Coliform
Density
Median MPN is not to exceed 70 coliform organisms per
100 ml sample in a series of 4 or more samples col-
lected during any 30 day period in the waters of a
shellfishing area, and not exceeding in more than 10%
of the samples collected during the period an MPN of
230 coliform organisms per 100 ml for a five-tube, or
an MPN of 330 per 100 ml for a three-tube decimal di-
lution test in those areas most probably exposed to
fecal contamination during the most unfavorable hydro-
graphic conditions.
8
pH
Not Specified.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 ppm.
10
Color
See Number 13.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Not Specified.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
*14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS SA (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None alone or in combination with other substances or wastes in
sufficient amounts or at such temperatures as to be injurious to edible
fish or shellfish or the culture or propagation thereof, or which in any
manner shall adversely affect the flavor, color, odor, or sanitary con-
dition thereof or impair the waters for any other best usage as deter-
mined for the specific waters which are assigned to this class.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
See Number 13.
*(b) Temperature Criteria:
The statement in Number 13 is the only Federally approved thermal
standard. See addenda for discussion of numerical guidelines.
REMARKS: "The Marine District shall include the waters of the Atlantic Ocean
within three nautical miles from the coastline and all other tidal waters
within the State except the Hudson River northerly of the south end of Man-
hattan Island." — from Paragraph 301, Part IX, New York State Fish and Game
Law.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF New York
CLASS _SB
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Bathing and any other usages, except shellfishing
for market purposes.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
Floating
Solids
None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or other
wastes.
Settleable
Solids
None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or other
wastes.
Sludge
Deposits
None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or other
wastes.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Garbage, Cinders, Ashes, Oils, Sludge or Other Refuse:
None in any waters of the "Marine District" as defined
by State Conservation Law. (See Remarks)
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None which are not effectively disinfected.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil: None attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or
other wastes.
Coliform
Density
Monthly median coliform value for 100 ml of sample is
not to exceed 2400 from a minimum of 5 examinations and
provided that not more than 20% of the samples shall ex-
ceed a coliform value of 5000 for 100 ml of sample and
provided further that surface waters receiving treated
sewage discharges which pass through residential com-
munities where there is a potential exposure of popula-
tion to the surface waters shall be protected by the
requirement that all effluents from sewage treatment
plants shall be adequately disinfected prior to dis-
charge into the surface waters in order that the monthly
median coliform value shall not exceed those values pre-
viously herein stated.
pH
Not Specified.
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 ppm.
Color
See Number 13.
Turbidity
Not Specified.
Taste,
Odor
Not Specified.
Toxic WastesDeleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS SB (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None alone or In combination with other substances or wastes In
sufficient amounts or at such temperatures as to be Injurious to edible
fish or shellfish or the culture or propagation thereof, or which in any
manner shall adversely affect the flavor, color, odor or sanitary condl- "
tion thereof; and otherwise, none in sufficient amounts to make the waters
unsafe or unsuitable for bathing or Impair the waters for any other best
usage as determined for the specific waters which are assigned to this
class.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
See Number 13.
*(b) Temperature Criteria:
The statement in Number 13 is the only Federally approved thermal
standard. See addenda for discussion of numerical guidelines.
REMARKS: "The Marine District shall Include the waters of the Atlantic Ocean
within three nautical miles from the coastline and all other tidal waters
within the State except the Hudson River northerly of the south end of Man-
hattan Island." — from Paragraph 301, Part IX, New York State Fish and Game
Law.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS SC
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Fishing and any other usages except bathing or
shellfishing for market purposes.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None which are readily visible and attributable to sew-
age, industrial wastes or other wastes or which dele-
teriously Increase the amounts of these constituents
in receiving waters after opportunity for reasonable
dilution and mixture with the wastes discharged there-
to.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Garbage, Cinders, Ashes, Oils, Sludge or Other Refuse:
None in any waters of the "Marine District" as defined
by State Conservation Law. (See Remarks)
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Not Specified.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil: See Number 13.
7
Coliform
Density
Not Specified.
8
pH
Not Specified.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 ppm.
10
Color
See Number 13.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Not Specified.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS SC (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None alone or in combination with other substances or wastes in
sufficient amounts or at such temperatures as to be injurious to edible
fish or shellfish or the culture or propagation thereof, or which in any
manner shall adversely affect the flavor, color, odor, or sanitary condi-
tion thereof or impair the waters for any other best usage as determined
for the specific waters which are assigned to this class.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
See Number 13.
*(b) Temperature Criteria:
The statement in Number 13 is the only Federally approved thermal
standard. See addenda for discussion of numerical guidelines.
REMARKS: "The Marine District shall include the waters of the Atlantic Ocean
within three nautical miles from the coastline and all other tidal waters
within the State except the Hudson River northerly of the south end of Man-
hattan Island." — from Paragraph 301, Part IX, New York State Fish and Game
Law.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS I
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Fishing and any other usages except bathing or
shellfishing for market purposes.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None which are readily visible and attributable to
sewage, industrial wastes, or other wastes or which
deleterlously increase the amounts pf these constit-
uents in receiving waters after opportunity for reason-
able dilution and mixture with the wastes discharged
thereto.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Garbage, Cinders, Ashes, Oils, Sludge or Other Refuse:
None in any waters of the "Marine District" as defined
by State Conservation Law. (See Remarks)
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Effective disinfection if required by Interstate Sani-
tation Commission.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil: See Number 13.
7
Coliform
Density
Not Specified.
8
PH
Not Specified.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
An average of not less than 50% saturation during any
week of the year, but not less than 3.0 ppm at any time
10
Color
See Number 13.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Not Specified.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
tl4
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS I (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None alone or In combination with other substances or wastes In
sufficient amounts to be injurious to edible fish and shellfish, or the
culture or propagation thereof, or which shall in any manner affect the
flavor, color, odor, or sanitary condition of such fish or shellfish so
as to injuriously affect the sale thereof, or which shall cause any in-
jury to the public and private shellfisheries of this State; and other-
wise none in sufficient amounts to impair the waters for any other best
usage as determined for the specific waters which are assigned to this
class.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
See Number 13.
*(b) Temperature Criteria:
The statement in Number 13 is the only Federally approved thermal
standard. See addenda for discussion of numerical guidelines.
REMARKS: "The Marine District shall include the waters of the Atlantic Ocean
within three nautical miles from the coastline and all other tidal waters
within the State except the Hudson River northerly of the south end of Man-
hattan Island." — from Paragraph 301, Part IX, New York State Fish and Game
Law.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF. New York
CLASS SD
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Any usage except fishing, bathing, or shellfishing
for market purposes.
FLOW CONDITIONS:
1
Floating
Solids
None which are readily visible and attributable to
sewage, industrial wastes or other wastes or which
deleteriously increase the amounts of these constit-
uents in receiving waters after opportunity for
reasonable dilution and mixture with the wastes dis-
charged thereto.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Garbage, Cinders, Ashes, Oils, Sludge or Other Refuse:
None in any waters of the "Marine District" as defined
by State Conservation Law. (See Remarks)
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Not Specified.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil: See Number 13.
7
Coliform
Density
Not Specified.
8
pH
Not Specified.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not Less than 3.0 ppm.
10
Color
See Number 13.
11
Turbidity
Not Specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Not Specified.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
k14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS SD (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances;
None alone or in combination with other substances or wastes in
sufficient amounts to prevent survival of fish life or impair the waters
for any other best usage as determined for the specific waters which are
assigned to this class.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
*(b) Temperature Criteria:
The statement in Number 13 is the only Federally approved thermal
standard. See addenda for discussion of numerical guidelines.
REMARKS: "The Marine District shall include the waters of the Atlantic Ocean
within three nautical miles from the coastline and all other tidal waters
within the State except the Hudson River northerly of the south end of Man-
hattan Island." — from Paragraph 301, Part IX, New York State Fish and Game
Law.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS II
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: All waters not primarily for recreational purposes,
shellfish culture or the development of fish life.
FLOW CONDITIONS;
Floating
Solids
None which are readily visible and attributable to
sewage, industrial wastes or other wastes or which de-
leteriously increase the amounts of these constituents
in receiving waters after opportunity for reasonable
dilution and mixture with the wastes discharged there-
to.
Settleable
Solids
See Number 1.
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Garbage, Cinders, Ashes, Oils, Sludge or Other Refuse:
None in any waters of the "Marine District" as defined
by State Conservation Law. (See Remarks)
Sewage or
Other Effluent
Not Specified.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil: See Number 13.
Coliform
Density
Not Specified.
pH
Not Specified.
Dissolved
Oxygen
An average of not less than 30% saturation during any
week of the year, provided such saturation levels insure
adequate oxygen to support fish and shellfish life at
all times, and not less than 2.5 ppm at any time.
Color
See Number 13.
Turbidity
Not Specified.
Taste,
Odor
Not Specified.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF New York
CLASS II (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
None alone or in combination with other substances or wastes in
sufficient amounts to be injurious to edible fish and shellfish, or the
culture or propagation thereof, or which shall in any manner affect the
flavor, color, odor, or sanitary condition of such fish or shellfish so
as to injuriously affect the sale thereof, or which shall cause any in-
jury to the public and private shellfisheries of this State.
14(a) Heated Effluents;
Not Specified.
*(b) Temperature Criteria:
The statement in Number 13 is the only Federally approved thermal
standard. See addenda for discussion of numerical guidelines.
REMARKS: "The Marine District shall include the waters of the Atlantic Ocean
within three nautical miles from the coastline and all other tidal waters
within the State except the Hudson River northerly of the south end of Man-
hattan Island." — from Paragraph 301, Part IX, New York State Fish and Game
Law.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Vermont
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*) , these criteria have been approved by CLASS _A
the Secretary of the Interior.)
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for water supply and all other water uses;
character uniformly excellent.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average daily flow for 7 consecutive days with 10
year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
None allowable.
2
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
3
Sludge
Deposits
None allowable.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes, Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: None allowable.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to the watercourse. The
degree of treatment and disinfection shall be as re-
quired by the state pollution control agency.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: None allowable.
7
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed a median of 100/100 ml., nor more than
500/100 ml. in more than 10% of samples collected.
8
pH
As naturally occurs.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
75% saturation, 16 hours per day; 5 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
None other than of natural origin.
11
Turbidity
None other than of natural origin.
12
Taste,
Odor
None other than of natural origin.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
STATE OF Vermont
CLASS A (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Waters shall be free from chemical constituents in concentrations or
combinations which would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for
the appropriate, most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas
where fisheries are the governing considerations and approved limits have
not been established, bio-assays including assessment of taste and odor in
edible fish shall be performed as required by the appropriate agencies.
For public drinking water supplies the limits prescribed by the United
States Public Health Service may be used where not superseded by more
stringent signatory state requirements.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None other than of natural origin.
REMARKS: Class A waters reserved for water supply may be subject to restricted
use by state and local regulation.
These standards do not apply to conditions brought about by natural causes.
Radioactivity limits to be approved by the appropriate state agency with con-
sideration of possible adverse effects in downstream waters from discharge of
radioactive wastes; limits in a particular watershed to be resolved when neces-
sary after consultation between states involved.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by
the Secretary of the Interior.)
STATE OF Vermont
CLASS B
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for bathing, other recreational purposes,
agricultural uses, industrial processes and cooling; excellent fish and wild-
life habitat; good aesthetic value; acceptable for public water supply with
appropriate treatment.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average daily flow for 7 consecutive days with 10
year recurrence interval.
Floating
Solids
None allowable.
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
Sludge
Deposits
None allowable.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: None allowable.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to the watercourse. The
degree of treatment and disinfection shall be as re-
quired by the state pollution control agency.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: None allowable.
Coliform
Density
Not to exceed a median of 1000/100 ml., nor more than
2400/100 ml. in more than 20% of samples collected.
pH
6.5 to 8.0.
Dissolved
Oxygen
75% saturation, 16 hours per day; 5 mg/1 at any time.
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Toxic Wastes^ Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Vermont
CLASS B (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Waters shall be free from chemical constituents in concentrations or
combinations which would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for
the appropriate, most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas
where fisheries are the governing considerations and approved limits have
not been established, bio-assays including assessment of taste and odor in
edible fish shall be performed as required by the appropriate agencies.
For public drinking water supplies the limits prescribed by the United
States Public Health Service may be used where not superseded by more
stringent signatory state requirements.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
Only such increases that will not impair any usages specifically
assigned to this Class. In no case shall the temperature of the re-
ceiving water be raised more than 4 F°.
*For waters supporting cold water fisheries the temperature increase
shall not raise the temperature of the receiving waters above 68°F.
For waters supporting a warm water fishery the temperature increase
shall not raise the temperature of the receiving waters above 83°F.
REMARKS: Class B waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that:
a) Unduly affect the composition of bottom fauna,
b) Unduly affect the physical or chemical nature of the bottom,
c) Interfere with the propagation of fish.
These standards do not apply to conditions brought about by natural causes.
Radioactivity limits to be approved by the appropriate state agency with con-
sideration of possible adverse effects in downstream waters from discharge of
radioactive wastes; limits in a particular watershed to be resolved when neces-
sary after consultation between states involved.
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(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by
the Secretary of the Interior.)
STATE OF Vermont
CLASS C
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for fish and wildlife habitat; recreational
boating, and industrial processes and cooling; under some conditions acceptable
for public water supply with appropriate treatment; good aesthetic value.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average daily flow for 7 consecutive days with 10
year recurrence interval.
Floating
Solids
None shall be allowed except for such small amounts
that may result from the discharge of appropriately
treated sewage or industrial waste effluents.
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: None.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to the watercourse. The
degree of treatment and disinfection shall be as re-
quired by the state pollution control agency.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oils, Grease, Scum: See Number 1.
Coliform
Density
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
pH
6.0 to 8.5.
Dissolved
Oxygen
5 mg/1, 16 hours per day; not less than 3 mg/1 at any
time. For cold water fishery, not less than 5 mg/1 at
any time,
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
See over.
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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STATE OF Vermont
CLASS C (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Waters shall be free from chemical constituents in concentrations or
combinations which would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for
the appropriate, most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas
where fisheries are the governing considerations and approved limits have
not been established, bio-assays including assessment of taste and odor in
edible fish shall be performed as required by the appropriate agencies.
For public drinking water supplies the limits prescribed by the United
States Public Health Service may be used where not superseded by more
stringent signatory state requirements.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
Only such increases that will not impair any usages specifically
assigned to this Class. In no case shall the temperature of the
receiving water be raised more than 4 F°.
*For waters supporting cold water fisheries the temperature increase
shall not raise the temperature of the receiving waters above 68°F.
For waters supporting a warm water fishery the temperature increase
shall not raise the temperature of the receiving waters above 83°F.
REMARKS: Class C waters shall be substantially free of pollutants that:
a) Unduly affect the composition of bottom fauna,
b) Unduly affect the physical or chemical nature of the bottom,
c) Interfere with the propagation of fish.
These standards do not apply to conditions brought about by natural causes.
Radioactivity limits to be approved by the appropriate state agency with
consideration of possible adverse effects in downstream waters from discharge
of radioactive wastes; limits in a particular watershed to be resolved when
necessary after consultation between states involved.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA STATE OF Vermont
(NOTE: Except where noted by an asterisk
(*), these criteria have been approved by CLASS _D
the Secretary of the Interior.)
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Suitable for navigation, power, certain industrial
processes and cooling, and migration of fish; good aesthetic value.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Minimum average daily flow for 7 consecutive days with 10
year recurrence interval.
Floating
Solids
None shall be allowed except for such small amounts
that may result from the discharge of appropriately
treated sewage or industrial waste effluents.
Settleable
Solids
Not Specified.
Sludge
Deposits
See Number 1.
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
Solid Refuse: None.
Sewage or
Other Effluent
All sewage treatment plant effluents shall receive dis-
infection before discharge to the watercourse. The
degree of treatment and disinfection shall be as re-
quired by the state pollution control agency.
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
Oil, Grease, Scum: See Number 1.
Coliform
Density
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
pH
6.0 to 9.0.
Dissolved
Oxygen
A minimum of 2 mg/1 at any time.
Color
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Turbidity
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class,
Taste,
Odor
None in such concentrations that would impair any usages
specifically assigned to this Class.
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances
See over.
14 [Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
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STATE OF Vermont
CLASS D (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Waters shall be free from chemical constituents in concentrations or
combinations which would be harmful to human, animal, or aquatic life for
the appropriate, most sensitive and governing water class use. In areas
where fisheries are the governing considerations and approved limits have
not been established, bio-assays including assessment of taste and odor in
edible fish shall be performed as required by the appropriate agencies.
For public drinking water supplies the limits prescribed by the United
States Public Health Service may be used where not superseded by more
stringent signatory state requirements.
14(a) Heated Effluents:
Not Specified.
(b) Temperature Criteria - Allowable Temperature Increase:
None except where the Increase will not exceed the recommended limits
on the most sensitive water use and in no case exceed 90°F.
REMARKS: Class D waters will be assigned only where a higher water use Class
cannot be attained after all appropriate waste treatment methods are utilized.
These standards do not apply to conditions brought about by natural causes.
Radioactivity limits to be approved by the appropriate state agency with con-
sideration of possible adverse effects in downstream waters from discharge of
radioactive wastes; limits in a particular watershed to be resolved when neces-
sary after consultation between states involved.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE 1A*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Maintenance and
propagation of trout. (4) Spawning and nursery habitat for anadromous fish.
(5) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materials
suspended matter which will settle to form sludge, toxi<
substances, or substances or organisms that produce
color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or shell-
fish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
PH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not specified.
12
Taste, .
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone 1A is that part of the Delaware River extending from the confluence of
the East and West Branches of the Delaware River at Hancock, New York, R.M.
(River Mile) 330.7, to the U.S. Route 106 bridge at Narrowsburg, New York,
R.M 289.9.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE 1A (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances;
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 70°F; natural temperature will
prevail above 70°F.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE IB*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a"safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Spawning and nursery
habitat for anadromous fish. (4) Passage of anadromous fish. (5) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 4.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone IB is that part of the Delaware River extending from the U.S. Route 106
bridge at Narrowsburg, New York, R.M. 289.9, to the U.S. Routes 6 and 209
bridge at Port Jervis, New York, R.M. 254.75.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE IB (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 ing/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except In heat dissi-
pation areas which may be designated by the DRBC; natural
temperature will prevail above 87°F, except in designated heat
dissipation areas.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE 1C*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Spawning and nur-
sery habitat for anadromous fish. (4) Passage of anadromous fish. (5) Recrea-
tion.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
PH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 4.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone 1C is that part of the Delaware River extending from the U.S. Routes 6
and 209 bridge at Port Jervis, New York, R.M. 254.75, to Tocks Island Dam,
R.M. 217.0 (proposed axis of dam).
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DRBC
ZONE 1C (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes. Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 rag/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B.Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except in heat dissi-
pation areas which may designated by the DRBC; natural tem-
perature will prevail above 87°F, except in designated heat
dissipation areas.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE ID*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Spawning and nur-
sery habitat for anadromous fish. (4) Passage of anadromous fish. (5) Recrea-
tion.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settelable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
PH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 4.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone ID is that part of the Delaware River extending from Tocks Island Dam,
R.M. 217.0 (proposed axis of dam), to R.M. 185.0, above Easton, Pennsylvania.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE ID (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except in heat dissi-
pation areas which may be designated by the DRBC; natural
temperature will prevail above 87°F, except in designated
heat dissipation areas.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 plcocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 plcocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE IE*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Spawning and nur-
sery habitat for anadromous fish. (4) Passage of anadromous fish. (5) Recrea-
tion.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 4.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone IE is that part of the Delaware River extending from R.M. 185.0 above
Easton, Pennsylvania, to the head of tidewater at Trenton, New Jersey,
R.M. 133.4 (Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge),
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE IE (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except in heat dissi-
pation areas which may be designated by the DRBC; natural
temperature will prevail above 87°F, except in designated
heat dissipation areas.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Alkalinity not less than 20/mg/l.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE E*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Maintenance and
propagation of trout. (4) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone E is the East Branch Delaware River extending from its source in the
town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, to its mouth at Hancock, New
York, at R.M. 330.7 on the Delaware River.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE E (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Hastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 70°F; natural temperature
will prevail above 70°F.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE Wl*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Maintenance and
propagation of trout. (4) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 mg/l at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone Wl is the West Branch Delaware River extending from its source in the
town of Jefferson, Schoharie County, New York, to its mouth at Hancock, New
York, at R.M. 330.71 on the Delaware River.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE W1 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B.Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 70°F; natural temperature
will prevail above 70°F.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE W2*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Maintenance and
propagation of trout. (4) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
PH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone W2 is Sand Pond Creek extending from R.M. 1.8 at the confluence of Sherman
Creek and Starboard Creek in Pennsylvania to its mouth in New York at R.M. 10.1
on the West Branch Delaware River; Cat Hollow Brook extending from its source
in New York to its mouth in Pennsylvania at R.M. 1.05 on Sand Pond Creek;
Sherman Creek in Pennsylvania extending from its source to its mouth at R.M.
1.8 on Sand Pond Creek; an unnamed tributary of Sherman Creek extending from
its source in New York to its mouth in Pennsylvania at R.M. 1.6 on Sherman
Creek; and Starboard Creek extending from its source in Lake Oquaga in New York
to its mouth in Pennsylvania at R.M, 1,81 on Sand Pond Creek.
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DRBC
ZONE W2 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated EffluentB and Temperature Criteria;
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 70°F; natural temperature
will prevail above 70°F.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE Nl*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 4.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone Nl is that part of the Neversink River extending from R.M. 0.5 at its con-
fluence with Clove Brook to its mouth on the Delaware River at R.M. 253.64.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE N1 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except In heat dissi-
pation areas which may be designated by the Commission; natural
temperature will prevail above 87°F, except In designated heat
dissipation areas.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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DRBC
ZONE N2*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Maintenance and
propagation of trout. (4) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone N2 is Clove Brook extending from its source in Steeny Kill Lake in New
Jersey to its mouth in New York at R.M. 0.5 on the Neversink River; an unnamed
tributary of Clove Brook extending from its source in New York to its mouth in
New Jersey at R.M. 1.0 on Clove Brook; and an unnamed tributary to the above
unnamed tributary of Clove Brook extending from its source in New York to its
mouth in New Jersey at R.M. 0.7 on the unnamed tributary of Clove Brook.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE N2 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 tng/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 70°F; natural temperature
will prevail above 70°F.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE CI*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: , (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 4.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or a
maximum of 25 units, whichever is less, except follow-
ing precipitation; increases not to be attributable
to industrial waste discharges.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone CI is that part of the Christina River extending from its source in
Pennsylvania to the head of tidewater at R.M. 16.3 at the outlet of Smalley's
Pond in Delaware.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE CI (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria;
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except In heat dissi-
pation areas which may be designated by the DRBC; natural
temperature will prevail above 87°F, except in designated
heat dissipation areas.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE C2*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
PH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 4.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or a
maximum of 25 units, whichever is less, except follow-
ing precipitation; increases not to be attributable
to industrial waste discharges.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone C2 is the West Branch Christina River extending from its source in Mary-
land to its mouth on the Christina River in Delaware at R.M. 25.7; Persimmon
Run extending from its source in Maryland to its mouth on the West Branch
Christina River in Delaware at R.M. 0.8; and East Branch Christina River ex-
tending from its source in Pennsylvania to its mouth on the Christina River
in Delaware at R.M. 30.2.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE C2 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except in heat dissi-
pation areas which may be designated by the DRBC; natural
temperature will prevail above 87° F, except in designated
heat dissipation areas.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE C3*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Maintenance and
propagation of trout. (4) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or
a maximum of 25 units, whichever is less, except
following precipitation; increases not to be attrib-
utable to industrial waste discharges.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone C3 is White Clay Creek extending from its source in Pennsylvania to
R.M. 14o7 at the Pennsylvania-Delaware State line.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE C3 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 70°F; natural temperature
will prevail above 70°F.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE C4*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Recreation (all
water-contact sports).
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Substantially free from unsightly or malodorous nui-
sances due to floating solids, sludge deposits, debris,
oil, scum, substances in concentrations or combinations
which are toxic or harmful to human, animal, plant, or
aquatic life, or that produce color, taste, odor of the
water, or taint fish or shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
See Item 1. Also, waters not to contain substances
attributable to municipal, industrial, or other dis-
charges in concentrations or amounts sufficient to
preclude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density
See Item 5. Also, effluent quality requirements,
coliform density not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a
geometric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than
10 percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
PH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 4.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or a
maximum of 25 units, whichever is less, except follow-
ing precipitation; increases not to be attributable to
industrial waste discharges.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone C4 is that part of White Clay Creek extending from R.M. 14.7 at the
Pennsylvania-Delaware State line to its mouth on the Christina River in
Delaware at R.M. 10.0.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE C4 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria;
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except in heat dissi-
pation areas which may be designated by the Commission;
natural temperature will prevail above 87°F, except in
designated heat dissipation areas.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE C5*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Maintenance and
propagation of trout. (4) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or
a maximum of 25 units, whichever is less, except
following precipitation; increases not to be attrib-
utable to industrial waste discharges.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone C5 is that part of Red Clay Creek extending from the confluence of the
East and West Branches of Red Clay Creek in Pennsylvania at R.M. 13.4 to
R.M. 12.6, at the Pennsylvania-Delaware State line; and West Branch Red Clay
Creek extending from its source to its mouth on Red Clay Creek at R.M. 13.4.
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DRBC
ZONE C5
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 70°F; natural temperature
will prevail above 70°F.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE C6*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 4.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or a
maximum of 25 units, whichever is less, except follow-
ing precipitation; increases not to be attributable
to industrial waste discharges.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone C6 is that part of Red Clay Creek extending from R.M. 12.6 at the
Pennsylvania-Delaware State line to its mouth on White Clay Creek in
Delaware at R.M. 2.6.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE C6 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except in heat dissi-
pation areas which may be designated by the DRBC; natural
temperature will prevail above 87°F, except in designated
heat dissipation areas.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE C7*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, Industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Spawning and nursery
habitat for anadromous fish. (4) Passage of anadromous fish. (5) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 4.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not to exceed the natural background by 10 units or a
maximum of 25 units, whichever is less, except follow-
ing precipitation; increases not to be attributable to
industrial waste discharges.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone C7 is that part of Brandywine Creek extending from the confluence of the
East and West Branches of Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania at R.M. 20.0 to
the head of tidewater at R.M. 2.0 at the Market Street Bridge in Wilmington,
Delaware; and West Branch Brandywine Creek extending from its source to its
mouth on Brandywine Creek at R.M. 20.0.
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DRBC
ZONE C7 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except in heat dissi-
pation areas which may be designated by the DRBC; natural
temperature will prevail above 87°F, except in designated
heat dissipation areas.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Fluorides not to exceed 1.0 mg/1.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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DRBC
ZONE C8*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and pro-
pagation of resident game fish and other aquatic life. (3) Recreation.
FLOW CONDITIONS: Numerical stream quality objectives are based on a minimum
consecutive 7-day flow with a 10-year recurrence interval.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
PH
Between 6.0 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Not less than 4.0 mg/1 at any time.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Not specified.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone C8 is Naaman Creek extending from its source in Pennsylvania to the
head of tidewater in Delaware.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE C8 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S,) not to exceed 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature
until stream temperature reaches 87°F, except in heat dissi-
pation areas which may be designated by the DRBC; natural
temperature will prevail above 87°F, except in designated
heat dissipation areas.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed
3 picocuries per liter.
1,000 picocuries per liter.
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DRBC
ZONE 2*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance of resi-
dent fish and other aquatic life. (3) Passage of anadromous fish. (4) Recrea-
tlon. (5) Navigation.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, "Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Daily average concentration shall not be less than
5.0 mg/1, except during the periods from Aptil 1 to
June 15 and September 16 to December 31, when the dis-
solved oxygen shall not average less than 6.5 mg/1.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Maximum monthly mean 40 units, maximum 150 units.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone 2 is that part of the Delaware River extending from the head of tidewater
at Trenton, New Jersey, R.M. 133.4 (Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge) to R.M.
108.4 below the mouth of Pennypack Creek, including the tidal portions of the
tributaries thereof.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE 2 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed a maximum of 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed a maximum monthly
mean of 0.5 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature shall not exceed 5°F above the average daily
temperature gradient displayed during the 1961-66 period,
or a maximum of 86°F, whichever is less.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Total Alkalinity to be between 20 and 100 mg/1.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
Chlorides not to exceed a 15-day mean of 50 mg/1.
Hardness not to exceed a monthly mean of 95 mg/1.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE 3*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Agricultural, industrial, and public
water supplies after reasonable treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance of resi-
dent fish and other aquatic life. (3) Passage of anadromous fish. (4) Recrea-
tion. (5) Navigation. _
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Daily average concentration shall not be less than
3.5 mg/1, except during the periods from April 1 to
June 15 and September 16 to December 31, when the dis-
solved oxygen shall not average less than 6.5 mg/1.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Maximum monthly mean 40 units, maximum 150 units.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone 3 is that part of the Delaware River extending from R.M. 108.4, below the
mouth of Pennypack Creek, to R.M. 95.0, below the mouth of Big Timber Creek,
including the tidal portions of the tributaries thereof.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE 3 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.005 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed monthly mean
of 1.0 rag/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature shall not exceed 5°F above the average dally
temperature gradient displayed during the 1961-66 period,
or a maximum of 86°F, whichever is less.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Total alkalinity to be between 20 and 120 mg/1.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
Chlorides not to exceed 200 mg/1.
Hardness not to exceed a monthly mean of 150 mg/1.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE 4*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters shall be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Industrial water supply after reasonable
treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance of resident fish and other aquatic life.
(3) Passage of anadromous fish. (4) Recreation. (5) Navigation.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1,
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
PH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Daily average concentration shall not be less than
3.5 mg/1, except during the periods from April 1 to
June 15, and September 16 to December 31, when the
dissolved oxygen shall not average less than 6.5 mg/1.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Maximum monthly mean 40 units, maximum 150 units.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone 4 is that part of the Delaware River extending from R.M. 95.0, below the
mouth of Big Timber Creek, to R.M. 78.8, the Pennsylvania-Delaware boundary
line, including the tidal portions of the tributaries thereof.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE 4 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.02 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed monthly mean
of 1.0 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature shall not exceed 5°F above the average daily
temperature gradient displayed during the 1961-66 period,
or a maximum of 86°F, whichever is less.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Total Alkalinity to be between 20 and 120 mg/1.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
Chlorides not to exceed 250 mg/1 at R.M. 92.47.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE 5*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters shall be maintained In a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Industrial water supply after reasonable
treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance of resident fish and other aquatic life.
(3) Propagation of resident fish from R.M. 70.0 to R.M. 48.2. (4) Passage of
anadromous fish. (5) Recreation. (6) Navigation.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage, Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density (Effluent
Requirement)
Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml as a geo-
metric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10
percent of the samples taken over a period of thirty
consecutive days.
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Daily average concentration shall not be less than
3.5 mg/1 at R.M. 78.8, 4.5 mg/1 at R.M. 70.0 and
6.0 mg/1 at R.M. 59.5, except during the periods from
April 1 to June 15 and September 16 to December 31,
when the dissolved oxygen shall not average less than
6.5 mg/1 in the entire zone.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Maximum monthly mean 40 units, maximum 150 units.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria: See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone 5 is that part of the Delaware River extending from R.M. 78.8, the
Pennsylvania-Delaware boundary line, to R.M. 48.2, Liston Point, including
the tidal portions of the tributaries thereof.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE 5 (Cont'd)
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.02 mg/1.
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.) not to exceed monthly mean
of 1.0 mg/1.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature shall not exceed 5°F above the average daily
temperature gradient displayed during the 1961-66 period,
or a maximum of 86°F, whichever is less.
REMARKS (Cont'd):
Total Alkalinity to be between
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed
20 and 120 mg/1.
3 picocuries per liter.
1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY CRITERIA
DRBC
ZONE 6*
DEFINITION OR BEST USAGE: Waters shall be maintained in a safe and satisfactory
condition for the following uses: (1) Industrial water supply after reasonable
treatment. (2) Wildlife, maintenance and propagation of resident fish, shell-
fish, and other aquatic life. (3) Passage of anadromous fish. (4) Recreation.
(5) Navigation.
1
Floating
Solids
Discharges shall not contain more than negligible
amounts of debris, oil, scum or other floating materi-
als, suspended matter which will settle to form sludge,
toxic substances, or substances or organisms that pro-
duce color, taste, odor of the water, or taint fish or
shellfish flesh.
2
Settleable
Solids
See Item 1.
3
Sludge
Deposits
See Item 1.
4
Solid Refuse,Gar-
bage , Cinders,
Ashes,Oils,Sludge
or Other Refuse
See Item 1.
5
Sewage or
Other Effluent
None in concentrations or amounts sufficient to pre-
clude the specified water uses to be protected.
6
Oil, Grease, Oil
Slicks, or Scum
See Item 1.
7
Coliform
Density
MPN not to exceed the U.S. Public Health Service
shellfish standards in designated shellfish areas.
(See Remarks.)
8
pH
Between 6.5 and 8.5.
9
Dissolved
Oxygen
Daily average concentration shall not be less than
6.0 mg/1.
10
Color
See Item 1.
11
Turbidity
Maximum monthly mean 40 units , maximum 150 units.
12
Taste,
Odor
Threshold odor number not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
13
Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances: See over.
14
Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria : See over.
REMARKS:
*Zone 6 is that part of Delaware Bay extending from R.M. 48.2, Liston Point to
R.M. 0.0, the Atlantic Ocean, including the tidal portions of the tributaries
thereof.
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DRBC
ZONE 6 (Cont'd)
REMARKS (Cont'd):
7 Collform Density (cont'd):
U.S. Public Health Service Shellfish standards: The coliform median
MPN of the water does not exceed 70/100 ml, and not more than 10 per-
cent of the samples ordinarily exceed an >1PN of 230/100 ml for a
five-tube decimal dilution test (or 330/100 ml, where the three-tube
decimal dilution test is used) in those portions of the area most
probably exposed to fecal contamination during the most unfavorable
hydrographic and pollution conditions.
Effluent Requirement: Fecal coliform not to exceed 200 per 100 ml
as a geometric average, nor 1000 per 100 ml in more than 10 percent
of the samples taken over a period of thirty consecutive days.
13 Toxic Wastes, Deleterious Substances:
Phenols not to exceed 0.02 mg/1
Synthetic Detergents (M.B.A.S.)
not to exceed 1.0 mg/1 monthly mean.
14 Heated Effluents and Temperature Criteria:
B. Temperature shall not exceed 5°F above the average daily
temperature gradient displayed during the 1961-66 period,
or a maximum of 86°F, whichever is less.
Total Alkalinity to be between 20 and 120 mg/1.
Radioactivity:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
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WATER QUALITY ATLAS
ADDENDA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Agency Page
Connecticut IV-1
Massachusetts IV-2
New York IV-3
Delaware River Basin Commission IV-9
Pennsylvania IV-11
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Addenda 12/70
Connecticut
Connecticut Standards
April 1970 Modifications
(all Federally approved)
1) The antidegradation statement is as follows:
"Interstate waters whose existing quality is better than
the established standards as of the date which such
standards become effective will be maintained at their
existing high quality. These and other interstate waters
of the State will not be lowered in quality unless and
until it has been affirmatively demonstrated to the
Commission and the Department of the Interior that such
change is justifiable as a result of necessary economic
or social development and will not interfere with or
become injurious to any assigned uses made of, or pre-
sently possible in, such waters. This will require
that any industrial, public or private project or an
increased source of pollution to high quality waters
will be required, if provided a permit, as part of the
initial project design, to provide the highest and best
degree of waste treatment available under existing
technology, and, since for interstate waters these are
also Federal standards, these waste treatment require-
ments will be developed cooperatively."
2) Dissolved oxygen criteria for Classes C and SC now read:
"Not less than 5 mg/1 for more than six hours during any
24-hour period, at no time less than 4 mg/1. For cold
water fishery, not less than 5 mg/1 at any time."
3) Radioactivity standards have now been set and are the following maximum
limits:
Alpha Emitters: Not to exceed 3 picocuries per liter.
Beta Emitters: Not to exceed 1,000 picocuries per liter.
4) Coliform bacteria limits have now been set for Classes C and SC, as follows:
"Not to exceed an average in any 30-day period of 5000
nor exceed this value in more than 20% of the samples
collected during the period."
5) Temperature criteria for Classes B, C, D, SA, SB, SCt and SD now read:
"None except where the increase will not exceed the re-
commended limit on the most sensitive receiving water
use and in no case exceed 85°F or in any case raise
the normal temperature of the receiving water more than
4°F."
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Secretary of the Interior approved the antidegradation statement of
Massachusetts on November 25, 1970. This statement reads as follows:
"Waters whose existing quality is better than the estab-
lished standards as of the date on which such standards
become effective will be maintained at such high quality
unless it has been affirmatively demonstrated to the
State that a change is justifiable as a result of neces-
sary economic or social development and will not preclude
uses presently possible in such waters. Any industrial,
public, or private project or development which would
constitute a new source of pollution or an increased
source of pollution to high quality waters will be re-
quired to provide the highest and.best practicable means
of waste treatment to maintain high water quality. In
implementing this policy, the Secretary of the Interior
will be kept advised and will be provided with such in-
formation as he will need to discharge his responsibili-
ties under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended."
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Addenda 12/70
New York
New York Standards
Recommended Reclassifications
The State of New York has approved and submitted for Federal approval the
following upgradings of classifications:
1) Classification of Lake Champlain, that portion of the lake
within New York State lying south,of Lake Champlain Toll
Bridge at Crown Point and including South Bay, changed by
State to Class B waters by the State in May 1969.
2) Classification of Hudson River, River Miles 84.A to 130.0,
from boundary formed by east-west line through Light No. 28
on southern end of Esopus Island to boundary formed by east-
west line through Light No. 72 off south end of Uoughtaling
Island, changed by State to Class A in April 1969.
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Addenda 12/70
New York
Review of New York State
"Criteria Governing Thermal Discharges (Heated Liquids)"
New York State adopted and the Secretary of the Interior approved water quality
criteria which included standards for thermal discharges. They were published
as a part of "Classifications and Standards of Quality and Purity for Waters",
Part 701.3 et seq., Title 6, Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regu-
lations (6NYCRR). These regulations provide, for all classifications except
Class SD, that the standard for thermal discharges (heated liquids) is "None
alone or in combination with other substances or wastes in sufficient amounts
or at such temperatures as to be injurious to fish life...or impair the waters
for any other best usage 11 The statutory authority for these rules and
regulations is the Public Health Law, Article 12 (formerly Article 6).
Technical Bulletin 36, "Thermal Aspects of Discharges on Water Resources",
was included as a part of the package submitted by New York and approved
by the Secretary of the Interior in his second approval letter (August 7, 1967).
The bulletin provides that, where discharges of thermal significance are con-
templated, studies shall be conducted. It then provides criteria against which
the studies should be evaluated. These criteria include maximum temperatures,
degree rise and rate of rise limitations, and mixing zone provisions. The
applicability of this bulletin as an enforceable water quality standard is
unknown. It would appear that it is not legally binding as a standard.
On July 25, 1969, the New York Water Resources Commission adopted "Criteria
Governing Thermal Discharges (Heated Liquids)" and published them as Part 704
of 6 NYCRR pursuant to the Public Health Law, Article 12. These 'Criteria'
provide that the standards for the waters of the State are 6 NYCRR 701.3 et seq.
(as stated above) and that the standards shall be applied in accordance with
the provisions that follow in the 'Criteria'. These 'Criteria' have not been
approved by the Secretary of the Interior to date (12-70).
The following pages show the comparisons of the Federally approved (Technical
Bulletin 36) and the New York State promulgated (July 16, 1969) criteria for
thermal discharges by the following "types" of waters; trout waters, non-trout
fresh waters, estuarine waters, and coastal waters.
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New York
Differences between Federally Approved and State Promulgated
Water Quality Standards for New York
TROUT WATERS
Federally Approved
State Promulgated (July 16, 1969)
I. Entire Stream
Entire Stream
No thermal discharges permitted.
a) Maximum Temperature
No discharges at a tempera-
ture over 70°F.
(Effluent temp.)
b) Increase in Temperature (AT)
June-Sept. AT°2°F
Oct.-May AT=»5°F to a maximum
of 50°F.
Note: Increase in temperature is
based on elevation of stream
temperature over the tempera-
ture that existed before the
addition of heat of artificial
origin.
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New York
Differences between Federally Approved and State Promulgated
Water Quality Standards for New York (Cont'd)
NON-TROUT FRESH WATERS
Federally Approved
I. Passageway
a) Maximum Temperature 86°F
b) Increase in Temperature (AT)
AT = 5°F maximum permanent
change permitted.
c) Temperature Addition Rate
2°F/hr. with a maximum of
9°F/day. Average for 7 days
not to exceed the AT=5°F in
Item b.
d) Passageway to be 50% of
crosssection and/or volumetric
passageway or artificial
fishway.
II. Non-Passageway
a) Maximum Temperature 90°F
b) Mixing Zone Dimensions
No Standards as to dimensions.
State Promulgated (July 16, 1969)
Passageway
a) Maximum Temperature 86°F
b) Increase in Temperature (AT)
AT => 5°F to maximum of 86°F,
when temperature is less
than 39°F
c) Temperature Addition Rate
No Standards
d) Passageway dimensions the same;
in addition 1/3 of surface from
water edge to water edge. No
requirements for artificial
fishway.
Non-Passageway
a) Maximum Temperature 90°F
b) Mixing Zone Dimensions
Note: (1) Temperature measurements
applicable to any part of
stream.
(2) Increase in temperature
based on background tempera-
ture.
Note: (1) Temperature measurement
at surface of stream
(upper one foot).
(2) Increase in temperature
is based on elevation of
stream temperature over
the temperature that ex-
isted before the addition
of heat of artificial origin.
(3) Routine shut-down of an
entire thermal discharge
should not be scheduled dur-
ing period December through
March.
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New York
Differences between Federally Approved and State Promulgated
Water Quality Standards for New York (Cont'd)
ESTUARINE WATERS
I.
II.
Federally Approved
Passageway
a) Maximum Temperature
86°F year round
b) Increase in Temperature (AT)
Sept.-May AT = 4°F to maximum
of 86°F
June-Aug. AT = 1.5°F to maximum
of 86°F
c) Temperature Addition Rate
1°F with a maximum of 7°F
hr. day
d) Passageway to be 50% of cross-
section and/or volumetric
passageway or artificial
fishway.
Non-Passageway
a) Maximum Temperature 90°F
b) Mixing Zone Dimensions
No Standards as to dimensions,
State Promulgated (July 16, 1969)
Passageway
a) Maximum Temperature
83°F Oct.-June
84.5°F July-Sept.
b) Increase in Temperature (AT)
Oct.-June AT = A°F to maximum
of 83°F
July-Sept. AT = 4°F if T normal
is <83°F
T = 1.5°F if T normal
is >83°F
c) Temperature Addition Rate
No Standards
d) Passageway dimensions the same;
in addition 1/3 of surface from
water edge to water edge. No
requirement for artificial
fishway.
Non-Passageway
a) Maximum Temperature 90°F
b) Mixing Zone Dimensions
No Standards as to dimensions.
Note: (1) Temperature measurements
applicable to any part in
stream.
(2) Increase in temperature
based on elevation above
monthly average of daily
maximum temperature.
Note: (1) Temperature measurement
at surface of stream
(upper one foot).
(2) Increase in temperature
is based on elevation of
stream temperature over
the temperature that ex-
isted before the addition
of heat of artificial origin.
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New York
Differences between Federally Approved and State Promulgated
Water Quality Standards for New York (Cont'd)
no permanent change In excess may be exceeded.
of 5°F above normal will be
permitted.
b) Temperature Addition Rate
Discharges shall not raise
monthly means of maximum
dally temperature more than
4°F from September through
May, nor more than 1.5°F
during June, July, and
August; rate of temperature
change shall be limited to
1°F per hour, not to exceed
7°F in any 24-hour period
at maximum, except when
natural phenomena cause these
limits to be exceeded.
COASTAL WATERS
Federally Approved
I. Mixing zone (not defined)
a) Maximum Temperature 90°F
II. Outside of mixing zone
The water temperature at the surface
of coastal waters shall not be raised
more than 4°F over the monthly means
of maximum daily temperature from
October through June nor more than
1.5°F from July through September
except that within a radius of 300
feet or equivalent area from the
point of discharge this temperature
State Promulgated (July 16, 1969)
a) Maximum Temperature
(after mixing) 86°F
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DRBC
United States Public Health Service
Drinking Water Standards (1962) Excerpts
The Delaware River Basin Commission has incorporated by reference the
USPHS limits on toxic substances as shown in the Drinking Water Standards,
p. 8, paragraph 5.22.
"The presence of the following substances in excess of the concentrations
listed shall constitute grounds for rejection of the supply":
Substance Concentration in mg/1
Arsenic (As) 0.05
Barium (Ba) 1.0
Cadmium (Cd) .01
Chromium (Hexavalent) (Cr+^) .05
Cyanide (CN) . 2
Fluoride (F) see paragraph 5.23
Lead (Pb) .05
Selenium (Se) .01
Silver (Ag) .05
Para. 5.23 Fluoride. When fluoride is naturally present in drinking water,
the concentration should not average more than the appropriate upper limit
in the following table. Presence of Fluoride in average concentrations
greater than two times the optimum values in the table constitute grounds
for rejection of the supply. Where fluoridation (supplementation of fluoride
in drinking water) is practiced, the average fluoride concentration shall be
kept within the upper and lower control limits in the Table.
Annual Average of Maximum Daily Recommended Control Limits
Air Temperatures* Fluoride Concentrations in mg/1
on Min. of 5 yrs. Period)
Lower
Optimum
Upper
50.0 - 53.7
0.9
1.2
1.7
53.8 - 58.3
.8
1.1
1.5
58.4 - 63.8
.8
1.0
1.3
63.9 - 70.6
.7
.9
1.2
70.7 - 79.2
.7
.8
1.0
79.3 - 90.5
.6
.7
.8
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DRBC
DRBC Standards
Coliform Criteria
March 1968
Federally Approved
Zone 6
Only shellfish standards (PHS)
in designated shellfish areas. -
70/100 ml median MPN and 10%
exceed MPN of 230/100 ml for
5 tube decimal dilution test
or 330/100 ml for 3 tube
decimal dilution test.
Effluent criteria also apply.
All Other Zones (interstate, nontidal)
Fecal coliform as effluent require-
ment only, NTE— 200/100 ml as
geometric average, nor NTE 1000/100
ml in more than 10% of samples in
30 consecutive days.
Zone 2
As above, only effluent criteria
Zone 3
Coliform (effluent criteria only)
F.C. 200/100 ml geometric average
1000/100 ml in 10% of 30 days
sample.
Zone 4
As above, only effluent criteria.
Zone 5
As above, only effluent criteria.
March 26, 1970
Maximum geometric mean of 200/100 ml
Fecal Coliform (F.C.) for instream
as well as the same shellfish
standards. Effluent criteria also
apply and are unchanged.
Instream
Fecal coliform NTE 200/100 ml as a
geometric mean.
Effluent criteria still applicable.
Instream - Maximum geometric mean
200/100 mg F.C. above RM 117.81 and
770/100 ml F.C. below RM 117.81.
Instream - Maximum geometric mean
770/100 ml F.C.
Effluent criteria same as before
and still applicable.
Instream - Maximum geometric mean
770/100 ml F.C.
Effluent criteria still applicable.
Instream - Maximum geometric mean
770/100 ml F.C.
17 NTE = Not to Exceed.
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Pennsylvania
Article 301
Water Quality Criteria
Section 1. General Scope.
It is the scope of this Article to set forth general and specific water qua-
lity criteria for the waters of the Commonwealth. These criteria are based
upon the water uses which are to be protected and will be considered by the
Sanitary Water Board in its regulation of discharges.
Section 2. Water Uses.
A. The water uses which are to be protected, and upon which the development
of water quality criteria are based, are set forth in subsection B of
this section.
B. Water Uses which are to be Protected:
1.0 - Aquatic Life
1.1 Cold Water Fishes - Maintenance and propagation of the family
Salmonidae and fish food organisms.
1.2 Warm Water Fishes - Maintenance and propagation of fish food
organisms and all families of fishes except Salmonidae.
1.3 M-gratory Fishes - Passage, maintenance and propagation of ana-
dromous and catadromous fishes, and other fishes which ascend
to flowing waters to complete their life cycle.
1.4 (Added December 20, 1967) Trout (Stocking Only) - Warm water
fishes and trout stocking.
2.0 - Water Supply
2.1 Domestic Water Supply - Use by humans after conventional treat-
ment, for drinking, culinary and other purposes.
2.2 Industrial Water Supply - Use by industry for inclusion into
products, for processing and for cooling.
2.3 Livestock Water Supply - Use by livestock and poultry for drink-
ing and cleansing.
2.A Wildlife Water Supply - Use for waterfowl habitat and by wild-
life for drinking and cleansing.
2.5 Irrigation Water Supply -..Used to supplement precipitation for
growing of crops.
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Pennsylvania
Article 301
Water Quality Criteria (Cont'd)
3.0 - Recreation
3.1 Boating - Power boating, sailboating, canoeing and rowing for
recreational purposes.
3.2 Fishing - Use of the water for the taking of fish by legal
methods.
3.3 Water Contact Sports - Use of the water for swimming and related
activities.
3.A Natural Area - Use of the water as an esthetic setting to re-
creational pursuits.
3.5 (Added December 20, 1967) Conservation Area - Waters used within
and suitable for the maintenance of an area now or in the future
to be kept in a relatively primitive condition.
4.0 - Other
4.1 Power - Use of the water energy to generate power.
4.2 Navigation - Use of the water for the commercial transfer and
transport of persons, animals and goods.
4.3 Treated Waste Assimilation - Use of the water for the assimila-
tion and transport of treated waste waters.
Section 3. Standard Water Use List.
The standard water uses are set forth below. Those uses followed by an "X"
were considered in determining the water quality criteria applicable to the
particular waters listed in Section 7 of this Article except where otherwise
indicated in Section 7. Those uses followed by an "0" were considered only
where specifically set forth in Section 7.
1.0 - Aquatic Life
1.1
Cold Water Fish
0
1.2
Warm Water Fish
X
1.3
Migratory Fish
0
1.4
(Added December 20, 1967) Trout
(Stocking Only)
0
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Pennsylvania
Article 301
Water Quality Criteria (Cont'd)
2.0 - Water Supply
2.1
Domestic
X
2.2
Industrial
X
2.3
Livestock
X
2.4
Wildlife
X
2.5
Irrigation
X
3.0 - Recreation
3.1
Boating
0
3.2
Fishing
X
3.3
Water Contact Sports
> )
3.4
Natural Area
X
3.5
(Added December 20, 1967) Con-
servation Area
X
4.0 - Other
4.1 Power X
4.2 Navigation O
4.3 Treated Water Assimilation X
Section 4. Applicable Water Quality Criteria.
Water quality criteria applicable to the waters of Commonwealth shall be the
general criteria set forth in Section 5 of this Article and the specific
criteria indicated for the particular waters as set forth in Section 7 of
this Article..
Section 5. General Criteria.
The water shall not contain substances attributable to municipal, industrial
or other waste discharges in concentration or amounts sufficient to be inimi-
cal or harmful to the water uses to be protected or to human, animal, plant
or aquatic life.' Specific substances to be controlled include, but are not
limited to, floating debris, oil, scum and .other floating materials; toxic
substances; substances that produce color, tastes, odors or settle to form
sludge deposits.
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Pennsylvania
Article 301
Water Quality Criteria (Cont'd)
Section 6. Specific Criteria.
A. Determination of Specific Criteria - Each of the waters for which specific
criteria has been established is listed in Section 7. The references to
specific criteria are keyed to the standard list of specific criteria set
forth in subsection B of this section and to the groups of criteria set
forth in subsection C of this section.
B. Standard List of Specific Criteria
a - pH
- Not less than 6.0; not to exceed 8.5
a^ - Not less than 6.5; not to.exceed 8.5
a^ - Not less than 7.0; not to exceed 9.0
b - Dissolved Oxygen
b^ - Minimum daily average 6.0 mg/1; No value less than 5.0 mg/1
b^ - Mlninum daily average 5.0 mg/1; No value less than 4.0 mg/1
b. - Minimum daily average not less, than 5.0 mg/1, except during
period 4/1-6/15 and 9/16-12/31, not less than 6.5 mg/1
b, - Minimum daily average not less than 3.5 mg/1, except during
period 4/1-6/15 and 9/16-12/31, not less than 6.5 mg/1
b^ - (Added December 20, 1967) For the period 3/15 to 6/30 of any
year; no value less than 5.0 mg/1. For the remainder of the
year; no value less than 4.0 mg/1
bg - (Added December 20, 1967) No value less than 7.0 mg/1
b^ - (Added December 20, 1967) For lakes, ponds and impoundments
only; no value less than 4.0 mg/1 in the epilimnion
bg - (Added December 20, 1967) For lakes, ponds and Impoundments
only; no value less than 5.0 mg/1 at any point
c - Iron
c^ - Total iron - Not to exceed 1.5 mg/1
C2 - Dissolved iron - Not to exceed 0.3 mg/1
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Pennsylvania
Article 301
Water Quality Criteria (Cont'd)
Temperature
d^ - (Amended July 17, 1968) Not to be increased by more than 5°F
above natural temperatures nor to be increased above 58°F.
d£ - Not to exceed 5°F rise above ambient temperature or a maximum
of 87°F, whichever is less; not to be changed by more than
2°F during any one hour period.
d^ ~ Not to exceed 5°F rise above natural temperature or a maximum
of 86°F, whichever is less; not to be changed by more than
2°F during any one hour period.
d^ - Not to exceed 93°F; not to be changed by more than 2°F during
any one hour period.
Dissolved Solids - Not to exceed 500 mg/1 as a monthly average value;
not to exceed 750 mg/1 at any time.
Bacteria (Coliforms/100 ml)
f^ - For the period 5/15-9/15 of any year; not to exceed 1,000/100 ml
as an arithmetic average value; not to exceed 1,000/100 ml in
more than two consecutive samples; not to exceed 2,400/100 ml
in more than one sample.
For the period 9/16-5/14 of any year; not to exceed 5,000/100 ml
as a monthly average value, nor to exceed this number in more
than 20% of the samples collected during any month; nor to exceed
20,000/100 ml in more than 5% of the samples.
f^ - Not to exceed 5,000/100 ml as a monthly average value; not to
exceed this number in more than 20% of the samples collected
during any month; nor to exceed 20,000/100 ml in more than 5%
of the sample.
f^ - Not to exceed 5,000/100 ml as a monthly geometric mean.
Turbidity
g^ - Not to exceed 30 units during the period 5/30-9/15, nor to
exceed a monthly mean of 40 units or a maximum of 150 units
during the remainder of the year.
g. - Maximum monthly mean 40 units, maximum value not to exceed
150 units.
Threshold Odor Number - Not to exceed 24 at 60°C.
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Pennsylvania
Article 301
Water Quality Criteria (Cont'd)
i - Alkalinity - Not less than 20 mg/1
j - MBAS (Methylene Blue Active Substance)
- Not to exceed 0.5 mg/1
Not t0 excee(* 1*0 mg/l
k - Total Manganese - Not to exceed 1.0 mg/1
1 - Fluoride - Not to exceed 1.0 mg/1
m - Cyanide - Not to exceed 0.025 mg/1
n - Sulfate - Not to exceed 250 mg/1 or natural levels, whichever is
greater.
o - Chlorides
o^ - Not to exceed 150 mg/1
o2 - Not to exceed 250 mg/1
p - (Amended June 19, 1968) Phosphate (total soluble as PO^)
p^ - Not to exceed 0.10 mg/1 or natural levels, whichever is greater.
p^ - Not to exceed 0.30 mg/1 or natural levels, whichever Is greater.
p^ - Not to exceed 0.40 mg/1 or natural levels, whichever is greater.
q - Phenol - Not to exceed .005 mg/1
r - (Added December 20, 1967) Color - Not to exceed 50 units.
s - (Amended June 19, 1968, August 21( 1968) Copper
s^ - Not to exceed 0.02 mg/1
s2 - Not to exceed 0.10 mg/1
t - (Amended June 19, 1968, August 21, 1968)
Zinc - Not to exceed 0.05 mg/1
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Pennsylvania
Article 301
Water Quality Criteria (Cont'd)
C. Groups of Criteria
CRITERIA
GROUP A
GROUP B
pH
Dissolved Oxygen
Iron Cj
Temperature d^
Dissolved Solids e
Bacteria f.
e
f.
Section 7. Designated Water Uses and Water Quality Criteria
A. Delaware River Basin — Delaware Estuary
Zone
Number
01.010
Name
Delaware
Estuary
01.020
Delaware
Estuary
Description of Waters
Limits of
Zone
Philadelphia -
Delaware Co.
line to Pennsyl-
vania - Delaware
State line
Big Timber
Creek to Phila-
delphia - Dela-
ware County line
Water Uses
(See Sec. 2)
1.2(a)* 1.3(b)>
2.2, 2.4, 3.1,
3.2, 4.1, 4.2,
4.3
1.2 ' 1.3( ^
2.2, 2.4,
3.1, 3.2, 4.1,
4.2, 4.3
Specific
Criteria
*2, "». d3,
f3, g2, *•
a2. V °
d3, e' f2
s2, h'
01.030
Delaware
Estuary
Pennypack Creek
to Big Timber
Creek
1.2 ' 1.3 '
2.1, 2.2, 2.4,
3.1, 3.2, 4.1,
4.2, 4.3
*2, V C'
d3, f2,
g2> h» i»
(a) - Maintenance only
(b) - Passage only
(c) - Passage and propagation only
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Water Quality Criteria (Cont'd)
Addenda 12/70
Pennsylvania
Zone
Number
01.040
Description of Waters
Limits of
Name Zone
Delaware Burlington -
Estuary Bristol Bridge
to Pennypack
Creek
Exceptions to
Standard Water
Use List
1.2, 1.3(c)* 2.1,
2.2, 2.4, 3.1,
3.2, 4.1, 4.2,
4.3
Specific
Criteria
a2, b3, C
d3, e» f2
S2, h' ±>
01.050
Delaware
Estuary
Head of tide
to Burlington -
Bristol Bridge
1.2, 1.3 ' 2.1,
2.2, 2.4, 3.1,
3.2, 3.3, 3.4,
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
*2, b3, C
d3, fl
*1.
h, i,
(Amended August 21, 1968)
Except Delaware Estuary
Delaware River Basin
01.060
Delaware
Lehigh River
Add
River
to head of tide
3.1
01.070
Delaware
locks Island
Add
River
to Lehigh River
3.1
01.080
Delaware
U.S. Route
Add
River
106 Bridge
3.1
to locks Island
01.090
Delaware
Confluence of
Add
River
East and West
and
Branches to the
U.S. Route 106
Bridge
01.101.11
White Clay
Source to Pa. -
Add
Creek
Del. State Line
01.101.11.11
Red Clay
Confluence of
Add
Creek
East and West
Branches to Pa. ¦
Del. State Line
Group B;
Add h
Group B
Group B
Group A
Group A
Group A
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Water Quality Criteria (Cont'd)
Addenda 12/70
Pennsylvania
Description of Waters
Zone
Number
01.102
01.103
01.164
01.164.13
Name
Brandywine
Creek
Naaman
West Branch
of the
Delaware
River
Sand Pond
Creek
01.164.13.11 Cat Hollow
Creek
01.164.13.12 Starboard
Creek
Limits of
Zone
Confluence of
East and West
Branches to
Pa. - Del. State Line
Source to Pa. - None
Del. State Line
Exceptions to
Standard Water
Use List
Add 1.3
All Waters
Bordering on
Pennsylvania
Source to Pa. -
N.Y. State Line
N.Y. - Pa.
State Line
to mouth
N.Y. - Pa.
State Line
to mouth
Add 1.1, 1.3
and 3.1
Add 1.1
Add 1.1
Add 1.1
Specific
Criteria
Group B;
Add h and
1
Group B
Group A
Group A
Group A
Group A
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