United States Office of Water EPA-821-F-08-007
Environmental Protection Agency 4304 December 2008
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STATE ADOPTION OF NUMERIC NUTRIENT STANDARDS
(1998-2008)
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Table of Contents
1.0 Purpose of the Report 3
2.0 Scope of the Nitrogen and Phosphorus Pollution Problem 3
3.0 Why Numeric Nutrient Standards are Important 4
4.0 Measuring Progress and Reporting Results 5
5.0 What States Have Achieved 6
National Summaries 6
1998 to 2008: Trends in State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards 6
2008 Status of State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards 6
Lakes/Reservoirs 7
Rivers/Streams 7
Estuaries 7
Wetlands 7
Status of State Nutrient Criteria Plans 7
State Profiles 8
Figure 1: 1998 Status of State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Criteria into Water Quality
Standards 9
Figure 2: 2008 Status of State Adoption of Numberic Nutrient Criteria into Water Quality
Standards 10
Table 1: Number of States with Adopted Numeric Nutrient Standards by Year and Waterbody
Type 11
APPENDIX A: State Profiles A-1
APPENDIX B: Summary of State Numeric Nutrient Standards Adoption: 1998 vs. 2008 B-1
APPENDIX C: Summary of Territory/Other Numeric Nutrient Standards Adoption:
1998 vs. 2008 C-1
APPENDIX D: Contact Information for EPA and State Nutrient Water Quality Staff D-1
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Notice
Beginning in 1998, EPA recommended in a series of policy memoranda that States accelerate
the development and adoption of numeric nutrient water quality standards. These policy
memoranda and other related guidance documents are designed to implement national policy.
They are not regulations nor do they contain or constitute a determination that new or revised
nutrient water quality standards are necessary in a particular or site-specific context to meet the
requirements of the Clean Water Act. State and Tribal decision-makers retain discretion to
adopt water quality standards based on other scientifically defensible approaches that may
differ from the recommendations in EPA guidance.
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1.0 Purpose of the Report
Nitrogen and phosphorus (or nutrient) pollution is a leading cause of water quality impairments
in the U.S. As a consequence, EPA has made protecting and restoring the nation's waters from
nitrogen and phosphorus pollution a top priority. This priority was most recently articulated in a
memorandum1 from EPA Assistant Administrator for Water, Benjamin Grumbles, in May 2007 to
State, Great Water Body, Interstate, and authorized Tribal Water Programs.
During the past ten years, EPA has worked in partnership with States, Territories, authorized
Tribes and certain River Basin Commissions to adopt numeric nutrient criteria into water quality
standards. These standards are critical for preventing the harmful effects of nitrogen and
phosphorus pollution in the nation's waters and for restoring water quality from the impairments
caused by this pollution.
This report follows up on the commitment in the May 2007 memorandum that EPA would
periodically publish a report on State progress in adopting numeric nutrient water quality
standards2. The report focuses on progress made by the 50 States3 in adopting numeric
nutrient standards for their major waterbody types (lakes and reservoirs, rivers and streams,
estuaries, and wetlands) since 1998 when EPA released its "National Strategy for the
Development of Regional Nutrient Criteria"4.
It is important to note that there are a range of innovative and effective tools and other
management approaches to address nutrient pollution problems, including total maximum daily
loads (TMDLs), best management practices (BMPs), trading, economic incentives, and
technology-based control approaches. However, EPA believes that numeric nutrient water
quality standards provide an important foundation to accelerate, guide, calibrate, and evaluate
the implementation of these tools.
2.0 Scope of the Nitrogen and Phosphorus Pollution
Problem
Excessive amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus in our nation's waterways are a form of pollution
that leads to significant adverse ecological impacts. The effects may occur close to the sources
of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution or they may be manifested downstream from the sources,
1 Grumbles, B.H. 2007. U.S. EPA. (Memorandum to Directors of State Water Programs, Directors of Great Water Body Programs, Directors of
Authorized Tribal Water Quality Standards Programs and State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators on Nutrient Pollution and Numeric
Water Quality Standards. May 25, 2007).
2 Water quality standards are established by state law or regulation and include designated uses, criteria to protect uses, and anti-degradation policies.
This report generally uses the terms "numeric nutrient standards" or "numeric nutrient criteria" to refer to the numeric nutrient criteria adopted into water
quality standards by the States. The term water quality criteria is used in two different ways under the CWA. Under CWA section 304(a), EPA
publishes recommended water quality criteria guidance that consists of scientific information such as concentrations of specific chemicals or levels of
parameters in water that protect aquatic life and human health. States may use these recommended criteria as the basis for water quality criteria
legally adopted as elements of State water quality standards under CWA section 303(c).
3 The five U.S. Territories (U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico), District of Columbia, River Basin Commissions (Delaware River Basin Commission, Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission) and authorized
Tribes also develop and adopt numeric nutrient standards; however, they are not included in the report's cumulative statistics. The status of the District
of Columbia's, each Territory's and River Basin Commission's progress in adopting numeric nutrient standards is noted in Appendix A (State Profiles)
and Appendix C (Summary of Territory/Other Numeric Nutrient Standards Adoption: 1998 vs. 2008).
4 U.S. EPA. 1998. National Strategy for the Development of Regional Nutrient Criteria. Office of Water, Washington, D.C. EPA822-R-98-002.
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sometimes hundreds of miles away. The well-documented adverse effects of nitrogen and
phosphorus pollution include harmful algal blooms, reduced spawning grounds and nursery
habitats, fish kills, oxygen-starved hypoxic or "dead" zones where fish and aquatic life can no
longer survive, and public health concerns related to impaired drinking water sources and
increased exposure to toxic microbes such as certain forms of cyanobacteria. Hypoxic events
caused by nitrogen and phosphorus pollution have become a national concern with regular,
persistent events occurring in the northern Gulf of Mexico, Chesapeake Bay, Long Island
Sound, and Hood Canal in Washington State. Collectively, these effects can cause severe
economic hardship for local tourist-based and fishing economies. The significance of these
events has led EPA, States, and the public to come together to place a priority on public
partnerships, collaboration, better science, and improved tools to reduce nutrient pollution.
As noted above, nitrogen and phosphorus pollution is the cause of significant and widespread
environmental problems in many of our nation's lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, estuaries, and
wetlands. It is identified as one of the top causes of water quality impairments in the U.S. and a
persistent threat to water quality. In 2006, EPA documented5 over 3 million acres of lakes,
reservoirs, and ponds, 75,000 miles of rivers and streams, nearly 900 square miles of bays and
estuaries, and over 70,000 acres of wetlands whose water quality was impaired due to nitrogen
and phosphorus pollution. Forty-nine States have Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 303(d)-listed
impairments for nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. States have listed over 10,000 nutrient-
related impairments, with 15 States listing more than 200 nutrient-related impairments.
Population growth, with its accompanying urban, suburban, and agricultural development,
increases the sources and magnitude of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution.6
3.0 Why Numeric Nutrient Standards are Important
State water quality standards are the foundation for protecting the quality of the nation's surface
waters and are the cornerstone of the water quality-based control program mandated by the
CWA. Standards describe the desired condition of a waterbody and consist of three principal
elements: (1) the "designated uses" of the state's waters (e.g., fishing, aquatic life, drinking
water); (2) "criteria" specifying the amounts of various pollutants, in either numeric or narrative
form, that may be present in those waters without impairing the designated uses; and (3) anti-
degradation policies providing for protection of existing water uses and limitations on
degradation of high quality waters. EPA has recommended that States adopt numeric nutrient
standards. Numeric standards provide a quantitative measure for nitrogen or phosphorus, as
well as other parameters. As a result, numeric nutrient standards:
• Provide measurable, objective water quality baselines against which to measure
environmental progress;
• Facilitate the writing of protective National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permits;
• Make development of water quality targets in TMDLs faster and easier;
EPA Water Quality Assessment and Total Maximum Daily Loads Information (ATTAINS) website: http://epa.gov/waters/ir/
6 Sources of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution are typically categorized as point sources (e.g., industrial wastewater discharges, municipal sew
treatment discharges, etc.) and non-point sources (e.g., runoff from agricultural lands, range and pasture lands, suburban lawns, golf courses).
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• Increase the effectiveness in evaluating success of nutrient runoff minimization
programs;
• Provide quantitative targets to support trading programs;
• Support broader partnerships to employ best management practices (BMPs), land
stewardship, wetlands protection, voluntary collaboration, and urban storm water runoff
control strategies; and
• Identify the water quality goals being sought, and thus enhance greater public
participation and a more transparent process.
4.0 Measuring Progress and Reporting Results
This report provides the status of State progress in adopting numeric nutrient criteria into water
quality standards in the 10 years since EPA issued its "National Strategy for the Development of
Regional Nutrient Criteria" in June 1998. That strategy recognized the growing problem of
nitrogen and phosphorus pollution and laid out the expectation that all States should develop
numeric standards to protect their waters from this pollution. In 20017, EPA reaffirmed the
importance of States adopting numeric nutrient standards and encouraged each State to
develop a plan to adopt standards. EPA also stated the expectation that States and EPA would
mutually agree to those plans. In 20078, EPA reiterated its expectation that States adopt
numeric nutrient standards and urged States to accelerate the pace for adoption of those
standards. To be most effective, numeric nutrient standards should address causal (both total
nitrogen [TN] and total phosphorus [TP]) and response (chlorophyll a and water clarity)
variables for all waters that contribute nutrient loadings to the nation's waterways. Since 1998,
EPA has completed a suite of technical tools for States to use in developing numeric nutrient
criteria (i.e., technical guidance manuals for deriving criteria and eco-regional numeric nutrient
criteria recommendations).
This report provides an update on State progress in adopting numeric nutrient standards.
Current status is characterized in terms of numeric nutrient standards adopted by States and
approved by EPA for any of EPA's recommended parameters (TN, TP, chlorophyll a, and
clarity) for any waterbody type: lakes and reservoirs, rivers and streams, estuaries, and
wetlands. This report describes the parameters and waterbody types for which States have
adopted numeric nutrient standards and also notes incremental progress towards that goal.
This includes State adoption of numeric nutrient water quality standards for one or more
parameters for all of one or more waterbody types. EPA also recognizes that States have made
positive, incremental steps by adopting criteria for a parameter(s) for selected waters within a
waterbody type (e.g., lakes/reservoirs used for recreation versus lakes/reservoirs used solely for
drinking water, segments of a river rather than all rivers/streams).
7 Grubbs, G. 2001 .U.S. EPA. (Memorandum to Directors of State Water Programs, Directors of Great Water Body Programs, Directors of Authorized
Tribal Water Quality Standards Programs and State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators on Development and Adoption of Nutrient
Criteria into Water Quality Standards. November 14, 2001).
8 Grumbles, B.H. 2007. U.S. EPA. (Memorandum to Directors of State Water Programs, Directors of Great Water Body Programs, Directors of
Authorized Tribal Water Quality Standards Programs and State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators on Nutrient Pollution and Numeric
Water Quality Standards. May 25, 2007).
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The report focuses on the States' adoption of numeric nutrient standards for protection against
eutrophication9 and the effects of eutrophication. The report also documents the status of each
State's nutrient criteria plan. A plan, developed by the State, reflects its blueprint for developing
and adopting numeric nutrient criteria into water quality standards. Nutrient criteria plans vary
by State due to differences in the types of waters within the State, State priorities, and other
considerations. In general, however, the plans describe the State's approach for developing
numeric nutrient criteria, their process, milestones, and expected dates for the adoption of
criteria into their water quality standards. Most nutrient criteria plans10 reflect shared
expectations by States and EPA for developing and adopting numeric nutrient criteria into water
quality standards. This report documents which States have nutrient criteria plans, what they
provide for, including the waterbodies and parameters for which criteria will be developed, and
expected dates of standards adoption.
5.0 What States Have Achieved
This report is organized into two sections - national summaries of progress and State profiles.
The State profiles in Appendix A provide the status of each State's currently adopted numeric
nutrient standards and plans for future development and adoption. The national summaries are
aggregates of data drawn from these profiles.
National Summaries
1998 to 2008: Trends in State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards
States have developed and adopted numeric nutrient standards for a range of nutrient
parameters and for a range of waterbody types. Figures 1 and 2 and Table 1 depict the status
of numeric nutrient standards adoption in 1998 and 2008, respectively. In 1998, six States had
adopted numeric nutrient standards for at least one nutrient parameter for at least one entire
waterbody type. By 2008, seven States had adopted numeric nutrient standards for at least one
nutrient parameter for at least one entire waterbody type. States have made more progress in
adopting numeric nutrient standards for selected waters within a waterbody type. In 1998,
seven States had adopted numeric nutrient standards for one or more parameters for part of
one or more waterbody types. By 2008, 18 States had adopted numeric nutrient standards for
one or more parameters for part of one or more waterbody types. For more detail on State-
adopted numeric nutrient standards by year and waterbody type, see Appendix B.
2008 Status of State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards
The 2008 status of State numeric nutrient standards adoption by waterbody type is summarized
in Table 1. As in Figures 1 and 2, the status of State adoption is differentiated on the following
basis: whether a State adopted numeric nutrient standards for both causal and response
9 The report excludes numeric nutrient standards developed to protect against the acute toxic effects of nitrogen, specifically nitrate and nitrite (NO3
and NO2, respectively), and phosphorus, specifically elemental phosphorus, on humans and/or livestock utilizing surface waters for drinking and source
water supply. Although important, these numeric nutrient standards typically were not developed to protect against eutrophication. Eutrophication is
an increase in organic carbon to an aquatic ecosystem caused by primary productivity stimulated by excess nutrients — typically compounds containing
nitrogen or phosphorus. Eutrophication can adversely affect aquatic life, recreation, and human health (e.g., toxic microbe production) uses of waters.
The report also excludes numeric turbidity criteria associated with suspended sediments and which were not developed to protect against
eutrophication.
10 Nutrient criteria plans provide a guide for EPA and States to achieve the goal of numeric nutrient standard adoption. They are not legally binding on
States, do not constitute criteria, nor meet the requirements of the CWA on their own.
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parameters for an entire waterbody type, whether a State adopted numeric nutrient standards
for one or more parameters for an entire waterbody type, whether a State has adopted numeric
nutrient standards for one or more parameters for selected waters within a waterbody type, and
if a State has not adopted numeric nutrient standards. State adoption of numeric nutrient
standards for one or more parameters for selected waters within a waterbody type is also noted
and further detailed in each State's profile in Appendix A.
Lakes/Reservoirs
• Six States have adopted numeric nutrient standards for one or more parameters for all of
their lakes/reservoirs;
• Thirteen States have adopted numeric nutrient standards for one or more parameters for
part of their lakes/reservoirs; and
• Thirty-one have not adopted numeric nutrient standards for their lakes/reservoirs.
Rivers/Streams
• Five States have adopted numeric nutrient standards for one or more parameters for all
of their rivers/streams;
• Nine States have adopted numeric nutrient standards for one or more parameters for
part of their rivers/streams; and
• Thirty-six have not adopted numeric nutrient standards for their rivers/streams.
Estuaries (for the 24 States that have estuaries)
• Three States have adopted numeric nutrient standards for one or more parameters for
all of their estuaries;
• Seven States have adopted numeric nutrient standards for one or more parameters for
part of their estuaries; and
• Fourteen States have not adopted numeric nutrient standards for their estuaries.
Wetlands
• No State has adopted numeric nutrient standards for one or more parameters for all of
its wetlands;
• Four States have adopted numeric nutrient standards for one or more parameters for
part of their wetlands;
• Forty-six States have not adopted numeric nutrient standards for their wetlands.
Status of State Nutrient Criteria Plans
Overall, an analysis of plans indicates the following:
• 46 of 50 States have plans11 which have been reviewed by EPA and are being used to
guide numeric nutrient criteria development.
• Three States (HI12, OR, and SD) have not submitted a plan to EPA.
• One State (CA) submitted a plan to EPA in 2001, but is no longer using it to guide its
numeric nutrient criteria development.
Forty-three of these plans have been mutually agreed to by EPA and the State; three of these plans have not yet been mutually agreed upon.
12 Hawaii has already adopted standards for its waterbody types.
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Of the 46 State plans which EPA reviewed and States use to guide criteria development:
• 33 plans include projected adoption dates for at least one waterbody type. Of these 33
plans, and seven include at least one adoption date that has passed and have not been
met. Four include adoption dates that have been met.
• 13 plans do not include projected adoption dates.
As noted previously, these plans vary considerably in terms of whether they include adoption
dates for standards or interim milestone dates for achieving standards adoption. They also vary
in terms of whether the original projection dates for adoption of standards have remained
unchanged or have been routinely updated. For more detail on each State's plan, see Appendix
A.
State Profiles
Existing numeric nutrient standards are provided in Appendix A and B. Numeric nutrient
standards as of 1998 and 2008 are listed. Appendix A also includes State nutrient criteria plan
information for developing and adopting numeric nutrient standards to protect against
eutrophication and its effects. This information includes the date of the plan, the nutrient
parameters being pursued, priority waterbodies considered for criteria adoption, and projected
dates for standards adoption.
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Figure 1
1998 Status of State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Criteria into Water Quality
Standards
Adopted numeric [
criteria for one or more
parameters for at least
one entire waterbody
type (6 States)
Adopted numeric
criteria for one or more
parameters for selected
individual waters
in a waterbody type
(7 States)
Has not adopted numeric
criteria (37 States)
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Figure 2
2008 Status of State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Criteria into Water Quality
Standards
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Adopted numeric £
criteria for one or more
parameters for at least
one entire waterbody
type (1 States)
Adopted numeric
criteria for one or more
parameters for selected
individual waters in a
waterbody type
(18 States)
Has not adopted numeric
criteria (25 States)
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Table 1
Number of States with Adopted Numeric Nutrient Standards by Year and
Waterbody Type
Numeric Nutrient
Standards Status by
Year
1998
2008
2008 Numeric Nutrient
Standards Status by
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
(24 eligible States)
Wetlands
4 Parameters
4 Waterbody
Types1
0
0
4 Parameters
4 Waterbody
Types5
0
0
0
0
1 + Parameters
1+ Entire
Waterbody Types2
6
7
1 + Parameters
1+ Entire
Waterbody Types6
6
5
3
0
1 + Parameters
Selected Waters3
7
18
1 + Parameters
Selected Waters7
13
9
7
4
No Numeric
Criteria4
37
25
No Numeric
Criteria4
31
36
14
46
1 Adopted numeric criteria for all four parameters (TN, TP, Chlorophyll-a, and Clarity) for all waterbody types.
2 Adopted numeric criteria for one or more parameters for at least one entire waterbody type.
3 Adopted numeric criteria for one or more parameters for selected individual waters in one or more waterbody types.
4 Has not adopted numeric criteria.
5 Adopted numeric criteria for all four parameters for the entire waterbody type.
6 Adopted numeric criteria for one or more parameters for the entire waterbody type.
7 Adopted numeric criteria for one or more parameters for selected individual waters in a waterbody type.
(See the State Profile for details)
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APPENDIX A:
STATE PROFILES
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Alabama
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chl-a
n2
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From AL Water Quality Criteria, effective December 3, 2007. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against
nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet
link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Numeric criteria for selected lakes (29 of 41 most significant lakes in AL).
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: September 14, 2007 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: Chlorophyll-a, TP, TN, and Secchi depth
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2011
Rivers/Streams - 2012
Estuaries-2013
Wetlands-2015
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/al/al_4_wqs.pdf
http://www.adem.alabama.gov/WaterDivision/WQuality/WQMainlnfo.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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Alaska
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoi rs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From AK Water Quality Standards, effective February 27, 2004. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source
water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for
protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water
protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: April, 2004
Nutrient Parameters: TN, TP, Chlorophyll-a and Secchi depth.
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2007
Rivers/Streams - After lakes
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ak/ak_10_wqs.pdf
http://dec.alaska.gov/water/wqsar/wqs/Regulations.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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American Samoa
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
•*
•*
•*
•*
P
•*
•*
•*
•*
Chl-a
•*
Clarity
•2<*
•2<*
•2<*
•2<*
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From American Samoa Water Quality Standards, 1999 Revision, effective April 24, 2006. State numeric nutrient criteria for
drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not
developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Clarity criteria for turbidity, TSS and light penetration depth.
'Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: No
Date: N/A
Nutrient Parameters: TN, TP, Chlorophyll-a, light penetration, turbidity and TSS
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - N/A (standards revised April 24, 2006)
Rivers/Streams - N/A (standards revised April 24, 2006)
Estuaries - N/A (standards revised April 24, 2006)
Wetlands - N/A (standards revised April 24, 2006)
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: http://americansaoma.gov.departments.agencies/epa.htm
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/territories/american_samoa_9_wqs.pdf
N/A = Not Applicable
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Arizona
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
D2<*
D2<*
N/A
P
D2<*
D2<*
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
D2<*
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From AZDEQ Water Quality Standards, effective October 22, 2002. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source
water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection
against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the
internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2TN, Nitrate, TP and turbidity for selected waters and designated uses.
'Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: April, 2008 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: For lakes proposing TN, TP, TKN, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi Depth, Blue Green Algae
(concentration and abundance), DO, pH
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - No date
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/az/az_9_wqs.pdf
http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/title_18/18-11 .pdf
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/water/standards/index.html
N/A = Not Applicable
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Arkansas
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Regulation No. 2: Regulation Establishing Water Quality Standards for Surface
Waters of the State of Arkansas, effective January 24, 2008. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection
against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow
the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: April 14, 2008 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: For Rivers/Streams: 72-h diurnal DO, pH, nitrite+nitrate-N, TP, ortho-phosphate as
P, algal cover, periphyton thickness, algal filament length, Macroinvertebrate Biotic Metrics, Fish Biotic
Metrics, Turbidity. For Lakes/Reservoirs: Chlorophyll-a, water clarity (Secchi depth), turbidity, nitrogen,
and phosphorus.
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - No date
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: http://www.adeq.state.ar.us
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ar/ar_6_wqs.pdf
http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/water/regulations.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
California
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes
Reservoirs
Rivers
Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
n2,3,4,5,6,«
n2,3,5,6,«
n2,3,5,6,«
n2,3,5,6,«
a2**
D2,6,.
P
n3,4,5,6,«
n3,5,6,«
Q3'5'6'*
n3,5,6,«
D6'*
D6'*
Chl-a
n3,4,7,«
Clarity
n3,4,6,7,8, '
n3,6,8,«
Q3'6'8'*
Q 3, 6,8,9, '
D6'8'*
D3,8,.
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against
nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's
Water Quality Standards.
2 From Water Quality Control Plan: Los Angeles Region, effective 2/25/95; Nitrate+Nitrite-N for select waterbodies.
3 From Water Quality Control Plan for the Lahontan Region, North and South Basins, effective 10/94; Secchi depth in specific waters.
4 Specific to Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe in Lahontan Region.
5 TN, TP, Nitrate-N & orthophosphate in specific waters in Lahontan Region.
6 From Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin, effective 3/12/97: TN, TP, and Secchi depth.
7 Eagle Lake specific in Lahontan Region for Chl-a.
8 From Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the CA Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region, Fourth Edition—1998, The
Sacramento River Basin and The San Joaquin River Basin, effective 9/15/98: Turbidity as NTUs: specific criteria for Folsom Lake, American River and
Delta waters.
9 From Amendment to Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins for Deer Creek, effective 10/15/03: Turbidity as
maximum 5 NTUs.
•Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: No (but had a plan in 2001)
Date: N/A
Nutrient Parameters: N/A
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - N/A
Rivers/Streams - N/A
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - N/A
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ca/index.html
http://www.wq. water. ca.gov/owq_content/regulations.cfm
N/A= Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Colorado
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
D2
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From CO Basic Standards and Methodologies for Surface Water, effective December 31, 2007. State numeric nutrient
criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which
were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria
for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 For Cherry Creek Reservoir, Chatfield Reservoir, Dillon Reservoir and Segment 3 of the Blue River.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: September 26, 2002
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth or turbidity
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2010 Rulemaking hearing
Rivers/Streams - 2010 Rulemaking hearing
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/co/reg31-20051231.pdf
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/regulations/wqccregs/wqccreg31basicstandardsforsurfacewater.pdf
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Commonwealth of N. Mariana
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
•*
•*
•*
•*
P
•2<*
•2<*
•2<*
•2<*
Chi -a
Clarity
.3,*
• 3<*
• 3<*
• 3<*
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Water Quality Standards, revised October 28, 2004. State numeric
nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity
which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria
for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Includes TP and orthophosphate.
3 Clarity as turbidity (includes total filterable suspended solids).
'Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: No
Date: N/A
Nutrient Parameters: TN, TP and Turbidity
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - N/A (standards revised October 28, 2004)
Rivers/Streams - N/A (standards revised October 28, 2004)
Estuaries - N/A (standards revised October 28, 2004)
Wetlands - N/A (standards revised October 28, 2004)
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/territories/northern_mariana_9_wqs.pdf
http://www.deq.gov.mp/artdoc/Sec9art52ID133.pdf
N/A = Not Applicable
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Connecticut
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From CT Water Quality Standards, effective December 17, 2002.
State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric
criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted
numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes (but plan is not mutually-agreed upon with EPA Region 1)
Date: January 20, 2005 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, Chlorophyll-a and Secchi depth; not considering TN at this time.
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - No date
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ct/ct_1_wqs.pdf
http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/water/water_quality_standardsl/wqs.pdf
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Delaware
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
n
P
n
Chl-a
Clarity
n
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From DE Surface Water Quality Standards as amended July 11, 2004. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source
water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against
nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link
below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 For tidal portions of the stream basins of Indian River, Rehoboth Bay, and Little Assawoman Bay, controls needed to attain
submerged aquatic vegetation growth season (approximately March 1 to October 31) average levels for dissolved inorganic
nitrogen of 0.14 mg/L as N, for dissolved inorganic phosphorus of 0.01 mg/L as P, and for total suspended solids of 20 mg/L
shall be instituted.
3 DE has also adopted dissolved oxygen and Secchi disk criteria for its tidal Chesapeake Bay waters.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: 2004
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, clarity
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - Summer 2007
Rivers/Streams - Summer 2007
Estuaries - Summer 2007
Wetlands - Summer 2007
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/de/de_3_wqs.pdf
http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/DNREC2000/Divisions/Water/WaterQuality/Standards.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
District of Columbia
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chi -a
n2
Clarity
n2'3
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From Title 21 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, Chapter 11, Water Quality Standards, effective February 15, 2006.
State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria
for turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric
nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2Apply to tidally influenced Class C waters and their designated uses. Determined by following guidelines documented in the 2003
United States Environmental Protection Agency publication: Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen, Water Clarity
and Chlorophyll a for the Chesapeake Bay and its Tidal Tributaries, EPA-903-R-03-002, April 2003.
3 For tidally influenced Class C waters, water clarity criteria is measured by Secchi Disc depth.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: N/A
Date: N/A
Nutrient Parameters: Note: For the most part, nutrient criteria work for tidal waters was the adoption
of the Chesapeake Bay criteria for DC's Potomac River section and the tidal Anacostia River per
their October 28, 2005 Triennial Review WQS.
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - N/A
Rivers/Streams - N/A
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - N/A
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/dc/dc_3_register.pdf
http://ddoe.dc.gov/ddoe/cwp/view,a, 1209,q,495456.asp
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water A-13
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Florida
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
n2
Chl-a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From FL Surface Water Quality Standards, effective October 10, 2006. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source
water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection
against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the
internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 The State's TP numeric criteria for the Everglades Protection Area is not a wetland criteria perse, it is a water column value
applied to a glades ecotype which includes the standing and slow flowing surface waters of a marsh system.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: September 26, 2007 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2011
Rivers/Streams - 2011
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/legal/Rules/shared/62-302/62-302.pdf
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/legal/Rules/shared/62-302/302-Table.pdf
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wqssp/surface.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Georgia
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
n2'*
P
n3'*
n3'*
Chl-a
n2'*
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From GA Rules and Regulations for Water Quality Control Chapter 391 -2-6, revised November, 2005. State numeric nutrient
criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were
not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Numeric criteria for selected lakes.
3 Numeric criteria for pounds per acre-foot of lake volume per year for selected streams (only streams which are tributaries to lakes
in note 2).
'Standard present in 1998 for 3 (of 6) lakes in note 2.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: April, 2006
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2012
Rivers/Streams - 2013
Estuaries-2014
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ga/ga_4_wqs.pdf
http://www.georgiaepd.org/Documents/index_water.html
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Guam
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
•2>*
•2>*
•2>*
•2>*
P
•3>*
*
•3>
*
•3>
•3>*
Chi -a
Clarity
•4
•4
•4
•4
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From Guam Water Quality Standards, 2001 Revision. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection
against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow
the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Numeric standard for nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N).
3 Numeric standard for orthophosphate (PO4-P).
4 Clarity criteria given as turbidity.
•Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: No
Date: N/A
Nutrient Parameters: TN, TP, Turbidity, DO and pH
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - N/A (standards revised 2001)
Rivers/Streams - N/A (standards revised 2001)
Estuaries - N/A (standards revised 2001)
Wetlands - N/A (standards revised 2001)
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/territories/guam_9_wqs.pdf
http://www.guamepa.govguam.net/programs/water/
N/A = Not Applicable
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Hawaii
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
*
•2>
*
•2>
P
•
•
Chl-a
*
•
Clarity
•
•
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From HI Administrative Rules Title 11—Water Quality Standards, effective October 28, 2004. State numeric nutrient criteria for
drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not
developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Includes TN and nitrate+nitrite as N.
•Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: No
Date: N/A
Nutrient Parameters: TN, TP, Chlorophyll-a, turbidity (and others)
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - N/A
Rivers/Streams - N/A (standards revised August 31, 2004)
Estuaries - N/A (standards revised August 31, 2004)
Wetlands - N/A
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/hi/hawaii_9_wqs.pdf
http://gen.doh.hawaii.gov/sites/har/AdmRules1/11-54.pdf
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Idaho
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoi rs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From ID Water Quality Standards, effective June 4, 2007. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against
nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet
link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: November, 2007
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, periphyton, macroinvertebrates
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - No date
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/id/id_10_wqs.pdf
http://www.deq.state.id.us/water/data_reports/surface_water/monitoring/standards.cfm
N/A = Not Applicable
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Illinois
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
n2'*
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From IL Water Quality Criteria, effective August 9, 2006. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection
against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection,
follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards. Illinois has numeric criteria for nitrogen and
phosphorus for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
2 Numeric criteria for phosphorus in any reservoir or lake with a surface area of 8.1 hectares (20 acres) or more, or in any
stream at the point where it enters any such reservoir or lake.
'Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: September 6, 2006
Nutrient Parameters: Phosphorus, Chlorophyll-a
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - Winter 2009
Rivers/Streams - Winter 2009
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/il/il_5_c302.pdf
http://www.ipcb.state.il.us/SLR/IPCBandlEPAEnvironmentalRegulations-Title35.asp
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Indiana
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From IN Water Quality Standards, errata filed August 11, 1997. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against
nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet
link below to the State's Water Quality Standards. Indiana has numeric criteria for nitrogen and phosphorus for the open waters of
Lake Michigan.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: July, 2008 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, turbidity, biological indices and DO
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - End of 2010
Rivers/Streams - End of 2010
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/in/in_5_wqs.pdf
http://www.in.gov/idem/4087.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Iowa
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From Chapter 61: IA Water Quality Standards, effective July 10, 2002.
State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria
for turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric
nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: February 3, 2006
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth or turbidity
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - March 2007
Rivers/Streams - July 2008
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ia/ia_7_chapter61.pdf
http://www.iowadnr.com/water/standards/criteria.html
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Kansas
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From Kansas Surface Water Quality Standards: Tables of Numeric Criteria, effective April 27, 2005. State numeric nutrient
criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which
were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for
drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes (but plan is not mutually-agreed upon with EPA Region 7)
Date: December 29, 2004
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2009
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ks/ks-wqs.pdf
http://www.kdheks.gov/water/
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Kentucky
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From KY Surface Water Standards, effective December 17, 2004.
State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric
criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's
adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality
Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: August 10, 2007 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - October 2010
Rivers/Streams - October 2010
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ky/ky-5031-200605.pdf
http://www.water.ky.gov/sw/wqstandards
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Louisiana
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From LA Administrative Code Title 33, Part IX, Chapter 11—Surface Water Quality Standards, effective August 6, 2007. State
numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for
turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient
criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: May 12, 2006
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, NO3 (for large fast-flowing rivers)
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - January 2010
Rivers/Streams - January 2009 (January 2013 for big, interstate rivers)
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - January 2009
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/la/la_6_wqs.pdf
http://deq.louisiana.gOv/portal/Portals/0/planning/regs/title33/33v09.pdf
N/A = Not Applicable
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Maine
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From ME 06-096 CMR 584, Surface Water Quality Criteria for Toxic Pollutants, effective October 9, 2005. State numeric
nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for
turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric
nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: September 19, 2005 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption: Note: Draft criteria have been submitted to EPA
Lakes/Reservoirs - No date
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/me/me_1_rule.pdf
http://www.maine.gov/dep/blwq/docstand/wd/docket/
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Maryland
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chi -a
Clarity
n2
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From Annotated Code of Maryland Title 26 Department of the Environment, Subtitle 08 Water Pollution, Chapter 02 Water
Quality. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were
numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's
adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality
Standards.
2Secchi disk clarity for waters in the Chesapeake bay drainage basin to implement guidance recommendations made by the
EPA through the Chesapeake Bay Program. For the Chesapeake Bay, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) restoration
acreage is a surrogate clarity indicator since clarity will determine the ability for SAVs to thrive and expand into known historic
habitat.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: 2004
Nutrient Parameters: TP, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2007
Rivers/Streams - 2007
Estuaries - Chesapeake Bay completed 2004
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/md/md-ch2-quality-20051130.pdf
http://www.mde.state.md.us/Programs/WaterPrograms/TMDL/wqstandards/index.asp
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Massachusetts
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
n2
P
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From MA Water Quality Standards, effective March 26, 2007. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection
against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow
the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Nitrogen criteria for selected estuaries.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: Novembers, 2005 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, dissolved P, Chlorophyll-a, filamentous algae coverage, floating
plants, Secchi depth, DO
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption: Note: Draft criteria have been submitted to EPA
Lakes/Reservoirs - No date
Rivers/Streams - April 2007
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ma/ma_1_wpc.pdf
http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/laws/regulati.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Michigan
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From Ml Water Quality Standards, effective January 13, 2006. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against
nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet
link below to the State's Water Quality Standards. Michigan has numeric criteria for phosphorus for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: March, 2007 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP (will collect TN data to determine if nitrogen criteria is necessary for Michigan.)
An evaluation will be made to determine if criteria for Chlorophyll-a, Secchi transparency or other
response variables should be developed.
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - TEA
Rivers/Streams - TEA
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/mi/mi_5_wqs.pdf
httpV/www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3313_3686_3728-11383-,00.html
N/A = Not Applicable
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Minnesota
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
•
N/A
Chl-a
•
N/A
Clarity
•
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From MN Water Quality Standards for Protection of Waters of the State dated April 1, 2008. State numeric nutrient criteria
for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were
not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for
drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
'Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: July, 2008 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - Adopted Spring 2008
Rivers/Streams - 2011
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/mn/7050.pdf
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/standards/index.html
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Mississippi
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From MS Water Quality Criteria for Intrastate, Interstate, and Coastal Waters, effective June 27, 2003. State numeric
nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for
turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric
nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: July, 2007 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, turbidity
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2011
Rivers/Streams - 2011
Estuaries - 2011
Wetlands - No Date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ms/ms_4_wqs.pdf
http://www.deq.state.ms.us/mdeq.nsf/page/wmb_water_quality_standards?opendocument
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Missouri
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From MO Rules of DNR, Division 20—Clean Water Commission, Chapter 7—Water Quality, February 29, 2008. State numeric
nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity
which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria
for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: July 25, 2005
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth, turbidity
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2009
Rivers/Streams - 2011
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/mo/index.html
http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/wqstandards/index.html
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Montana
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
n2'3
N/A
P
n2'3
N/A
Chl-a
n2'3
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From MT Numeric Water Quality Standards, effective August 17, 2004. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source
water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection
against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the
internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2TN, TP and Chl-a criteria for selected streams.
3 From Surface Water Quality Standards and Procedures, Sub-chapter 6, effective February 29, 2008.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: September 6, 2002
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth, NO2/3
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2009
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.deq.state.mt.us/wqinfo/Standards/CompiledDEQ-7.pdf
http://www.deq.state.mt.us/wqinfo/standards/index.asp
N/A = Not Applicable
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Nebraska
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
t
N/A
P
t
N/A
Chl-a
t
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From NE DEQ: Chapter A—Standards for Water Quality,
December 31, 2002. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor
were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's
adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
fTN, TP and Chl-a criteria for selected lakes/reservoirs adopted by state, but not approved by EPA.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: February, 2008
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2011
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ne/ne_7_wqs04.pdf
http://www.deq.state.ne.us/RuleAndR.nsf/pages/117-TOC
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Nevada
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoi rs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
n2'3
D2,3,*
N/A
P
n4'*
*
n4'
N/A
Chl-a
n5'*
N/A
Clarity
n2'6
n2'6
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From NV Water Quality Regulations, effective May 15, 2007.
State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for
turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient
criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 For selected waters and uses.
3 Includes TN and Nitrate-N, Nitrite-N and inorganic nitrogen for selected waters and uses.
4 Includes TP and total phosphate for selected waters and uses
5 For Lake Mead only.
6 Includes turbidity and suspended solids.
'Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: June, 2007
Nutrient Parameters: TN, TP, Chlorophyll-a, Turbidity, TSS and DO
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - No date
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: http://ndep.nv.gov/bwqp/file/strategy_aug_07.pdf
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/nv/nv_9_wqs.pdf
http://ndep.nv.gov/bwqp/stdsw.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
New Hampshire
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From NH Surface Water Quality Regulations Chapter 1700,
December 10, 1999. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table,
nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the
State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality
Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: November 14, 2002
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, clarity
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - No date
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/nh/nh_1_chapter1700.pdf
http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wmb/swqa/index.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
New Jersey
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
n2'*
n2'*
P
•
•
Chl-a
n3
Clarity
n4'*
n4'*
n4'*
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From NJ Surface Water Quality Standards, effective June, 2008.
State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for
turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient
criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Criteria for Nitrate-N for Pinelands (PL) waters and their designated uses.
3 Established pursuant to the TMDL Report for the non-tidal. Passaic River basin addressing phosphorus impairments dated April 28,
2008.
4 Turbidity.
'Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes (plan is not mutually-agreed upon with EPA Region 2 and will be revised through stakeholder
review)
Date: November, 2008 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: P
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption/Refinement:
Lakes/Reservoirs - criteria existing, amendments to be adopted in 2010
Rivers/Streams - criteria existing, amendments to be adopted in 2010
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/wms/bwqsa/docs/0608_SWQS.pdfhttp://www.state.nj.us/dep/wms/bwqsa/swqsdocs.html
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/wms/bwqsa/swqs.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
New Mexico
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoi rs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From NM Standards for Interstate and Intrastate Waters, effective December 29, 2006. State numeric nutrient criteria for
drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not
developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: January 20, 2006 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, turbidity. Secondary variables: DO concentration, DO %
saturation, pH, and AFDM.
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - December 2011
Rivers/Streams - Rivers = July 2010; Streams = December 2009
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/nm/nm_6_wqs.pdf
http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/swqb/standards/index.html
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
New York
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
n2'*
n2'*
n2'*
P
D3,4,*
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected
1 From NY Water Quality Standards, effective February 16, 2008. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against
nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link
below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Nitrite-N for aquatic life use.
3 Guidance value established for classes A, AA, A-S, and B ponded waters (state regulation at 6 NYCRR 702.15).
4Waterbody-specific P criteria for lakes Erie, Ontario, Champlain, and NYC watershed reservoirs.
(http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/solec/94/nutrient/index.htmJEXECUTIVE)
'Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: February 1, 2008 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, DO, pH, Chlorophyll-a, clarity (TN only if criterion is shown to be necessary)
Projected Date for Criteria Proposal:
Lakes/Reservoirs - guidance value for human health (water supply) and recreational use proposed in
2009; aquatic life use proposed in 2012
Rivers/Streams - guidance value for aquatic life use proposed in 2009; human health (water supply)
and recreational use proposed in 2012
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ny/ny_2_water_quality_reg.pdf
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/solec/94/nutrient/index.htm.#EXECUTIVE
http://www.dec.ny.goV/chemical/23853.htmlhttp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/csu/
N/A = Not Applicable
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North Carolina
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chl-a
•2>*
*
•2>
*
•2>
Clarity
n3'*
n3'*
n3'*
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From NC Water Quality Standards, as amended effective May 1, 2007.
State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria
for turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric
nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Numeric chlorophyll-a criteria statewide for waters designated as freshwater aquatic life, saltwater aquatic life, and trout waters
(Class C and SC waters).
3 Numeric turbidity criteria (measured in Nephelometric Turbidity Units) for selected waters.
'Standard present in 1998.
Note: NC has a Nutrient Management Strategy for waters designated as "Nutrient Sensitive Waters" in order to limit the
discharge of nutrients (usually nitrogen and phosphorus)
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: October 25, 2005 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: Chlorophyll-a
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2010
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries-2010
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/nc/
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/csu/
N/A = Not Applicable
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North Dakota
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoi rs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From ND Standards of Quality for Waters of the State, effective June 15, 2001. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed
for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water
protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards. North Dakota has nutrient values for Class 1
and Class 1a waters where the values are used as guidelines and are not considered numeric criteria.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: May 18, 2007
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth, DO, TSI
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - Year 9 (no date given)
Rivers/Streams - Year 9 (no date given)
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/nd/index.html
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/nd/nd_8_swq.pdf
http://www.ndhealth.gov/WQ/sw/
N/A = Not Applicable
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Ohio
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From OH Water Quality Standards, effective December 30, 2002. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against
nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet
link below to the State's Water Quality Standards. Ohio has numeric nutrient criteria for the open waters of Lake Erie.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: June, 2006
Nutrient Parameters: Causal variables: NOx, NH3, TKN, TP, habitat. Response variables: turbidity, DO,
Chlorophyll-a, fish, macroinvertebrates
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2009
Rivers/Streams - 2012
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No Date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/oh/oh_5_3745-1-04_wqs.pdf
http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/rules/3745-1.html
N/A = Not Applicable
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Oklahoma
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
n2
n2
N/A
Chl-a
n3
N/A
Clarity
n4
n4
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards, effective November 14, 2006. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not
developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Numeric criteria for TP in Lake Encha, Spavinaw Lake and rivers designated as "Scenic Rivers" for aesthetics and
antidegradation (0.037 mg/L).
3 Established in 2006 for selected waters.
4 Turbidity criteria for the use offish and wildlife propagation.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: September, 2006 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - Fall 2008-Summer 2009
Rivers/Streams - Fall 2009-Summer2010
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: http://www.owrb.ok.gov/quality/standards/standards.php
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ok/ok_6_chap45.pdf
http://www.owrb.ok.gov/quality/standards/standards.php
N/A = Not Applicable
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Oregon
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes
Reservoirs
Rivers
Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
n2
n4
n4
Chl-a
•
n
•
•
•
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From Water Quality Standards: Beneficial Uses, Policies, and Criteria for Oregon, effective March 2, 2004. State numeric nutrient
criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were
not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 The total phosphorus maximum annual loading for the Clear Lake watershed may be deemed exceeded if the median
concentration of total phosphorus from samples collected in the epilimnion between May 1 and September 30 exceed 9 ug/L during
two consecutive years.
3 Except for ponds and reservoirs less than ten acres in surface area, marshes and saline lakes.
"Criteria specific to Yamhill River and its tributaries.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: No
Date: N/A
Nutrient Parameters: N/A
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - N/A
Rivers/Streams - N/A
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - N/A
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/or/or_10_wqs.pdf
http://www.deq.state.or.us/WQ/standards/standards.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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Pennsylvania
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From PA Code, Title 25, Chapter 93, Water Quality Standards, effective February 9, 2006. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for
protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow
the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: May, 2004
Nutrient Parameters: TP, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - March 2009
Rivers/Streams - September 2007
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/pa/pa_3_code93.pdf
http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/watersupply/cwp/view.asp?a=1261&Q=449151&watersupplyNav=|30184|
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Puerto Rico
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
n2'*
n2'*
Chl-a
Clarity
n3'*
n3'*
n3'*
n
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From PR Water Quality Standards Regulation amended March, 2003.
State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for
turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient
criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Total phosphorus shall not exceed 1 mg/L in surface water bodies upstream from reservoirs, in segments of surface water bodies with
drinking water intakes or estuarine waters except when it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board that a higher value of total
phosphorus in combination with prevailing nitrogen derived nutrients will not contribute to eutrophic conditions in the water body.
3Turbidity criteria for class SB, SC and SD waters and their designated uses.
'Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: May 13, 2008
Nutrient Parameters: TKN orTN, TP, Chlorophyll-a
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2010
Rivers/Streams - 2011
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/pr/pr_2_wqs.pdf
N/A = Not Applicable
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Rhode Island
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
•
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From Rl Water Quality Regulations, effective January 1, 2007. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection
against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the
internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
'Standard present in 1998 (but is being reviewed at this time).
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: February 1, 2002
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, turbidity, Secchi depth
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - Adopted TP criteria in 1997
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ri/ri_1_wqr.pdf
http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/quality/index.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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South Carolina
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoi rs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
n2
P
n2
Chl-a
n2
Clarity
n3
n3
n3
n3
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From SC Regulation 61 -68 Water Classifications and Standards as amended June 25, 2004. State numeric nutrient criteria for
drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not
developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Numeric nutrient criteria for lakes statewide by ecoregion (with small lakes, 40 acres or less, covered by narrative).
3 Numeric turbidity criteria (measured in Nephelometric Turbidity Units) apply to Outstanding National Resource Waters,
Outstanding Resource Waters, freshwater trout waters and shellfish harvesting waters only.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: September 27, 2007 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, turbidity
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - No date (see existing criteria)
Rivers/Streams - 2011
Estuaries - 2011
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/sc/sc_4_wqs.pdf
http://www.scdhec.net/environment/water/regs/r61-68.pdf
N/A = Not Applicable
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South Dakota
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From SD Surface Water Quality, effective January 27, 1999. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against
nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet
link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: No
Date: N/A
Nutrient Parameters: N/A
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - N/A
Rivers/Streams - N/A
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - N/A
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/sd/sd_8_7451.pdf
http://www.state.sd.us/denr/DES/Surfacewater/surfacequality.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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Tennessee
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
n
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From TN General Water Quality Criteria Chapter 1200-4-3, effective March 27, 2008. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for
protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection,
follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2Chlorophyll-a criteria for Pickwick Reservoir.
Note: The State has a formalized narrative translator for wadeable streams as referenced in:
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/wpc/publications/nutrient%20final.pdf
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: September 20, 2007 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, turbidity
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2012
Rivers/Streams - 2012
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/tn/tn_4_wqs.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/tn/tn_4_4wqs.pdf
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/wpc/publications/
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/wpc/publications/nutrient%20final.pdf
N/A = Not Applicable
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Texas
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From TX Surface Water Quality Standards, effective April 9, 2008. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source
water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for
protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water
protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: Novembers, 2006 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, solids, DO, Pheophytin-a, alkalinity, hardness, stream flow,
conductivity, turbidity, temperature, Secchi depth
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2008
Rivers/Streams - 2011
Estuaries - 2011
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/tx/tx-wqs-20061215.pdf
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/eq/eq_swqs.html
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Utah
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From UT Standards of Quality for Waters of the State (2005), effective October 17, 2005. State numeric nutrient criteria for
drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not
developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards. Utah has "pollution indicator values"
that are not considered numeric nutrient criteria.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: April 4, 2005
Nutrient Parameters: TN, TP, Chlorophyll-a, turbidity,
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - No date
Rivers/Streams - August 2008
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ut/ut.pdf
http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r317/r317-002.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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Vermont
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
•2>*
•2>*
N/A
P
n3'*
n4'*
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
•
•
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From VT Water Quality Standards, effective January 1, 2008. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against
nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet
link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2Criteria for nitrate-nitrogen.
3TP criteria for Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog.
4TP criteria for streams above 2,500 feet in elevation.
'Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: February 6, 2008 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, turbidity
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption: Note: Draft criteria have been submitted to EPA
Lakes/Reservoirs - No date
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.nrb.state.vt.us/wrp/publications/wqs.pdf
http://www.nrb.state.vt.us/wrp/publications/wqs.pdf
N/A = Not Applicable
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
Virginia
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
n
Chl-a
n
n3'4
Clarity
n3
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From VA Water Quality Regulations, effective September 11, 2007. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water
protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against
nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet
link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Numeric criteria for man-made lakes and reservoirs to protect aquatic life and recreational designated uses from the impacts of
nutrients.
3 Numeric criteria to protect designated uses from the impacts of nutrients and suspended sediment in the Chesapeake Bay and its
tidal tributaries (adopted in 2005). For the Chesapeake Bay, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) restoration acreage is a
surrogate clarity indicator since clarity will determine the ability for SAVs to thrive and expand into known historic habitat.
4 Chlorophyll a criteria apply to the tidal James River (adopted in 2006).
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: August, 2008 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, turbidity, DO
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - Approved August 2007
Rivers/Streams - 2011 (wadeable) and 2012 (non-wadeable)
Estuaries - Approved June 2005, Tidal James and York River January, 2006
Wetlands - Site-specific criteria for Lake Drummond, located within the Great Dismal
Swamp, were developed in August, 2007; No date for other wetlands
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/va/va_3_wqs.pdf
http://www.deq.virginia.gov/wqs/
N/A = Not Applicable
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Virgin Islands
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estu ari es/Coastal
Wetlands
N
N/A
N/A
N/A
P
N/A
N/A
•
N/A
Chi -a
N/A
N/A
N/A
Clarity
N/A
N/A
•
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From VI Water Quality Standards adopted in October 2004. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection
were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects.
To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's
Water Quality Standards.
'Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: October 16, 2007
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TKN
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - N/A
Rivers/Streams - N/A
Estuaries - FY 2016
Coastal-FY 2016
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/territories/usvi_wqs.pdf
http://www.dpnr.gov.vi/dep/pubs/index.htm
N/A = Not Applicable
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Washington
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
n2'*
n3'*
Chi -a
Clarity
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of WA, effective November 11,1997. State numeric nutrient
criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which
were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for
drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
2 Lake-specific.
3 Spokane River from Long Lake Dam to Nine Mile Bridge.
•Standard present in 1998.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: April, 2004
Nutrient Parameters: TP, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - Adopted February, 1998
Rivers/Streams - No date
Estuaries - No date
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/wa/wa_10_chapter173-201 a.pdf
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/swqs/index.html
N/A = Not Applicable
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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West Virginia
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
t
N/A
Chl-a
t
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 Requirements Governing Water Quality Standards (Title 47, Legislative Rule Series 2), effective July, 2008. State numeric nutrient
criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were
not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking
water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards. West Virginia has nitrite-N criteria for aquatic
life use in warm water fish streams, trout waters and wetlands, but these are not considered nutrient criteria.
fTP and chlorophyll-a criteria have been adopted by West Virginia, but are not approved by EPA. These criteria are for all lakes with
a retention time of £14 days, and all other lakes will be covered under future rivers/streams nutrient criteria.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: May, 2004 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth, turbidity
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - January 2009
Rivers/Streams - January 2009
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/wv/wv_3_series2.pdf
http://www.wvdep.org/item.cfm?ssid=11 &ss1 id=747
N/A = Not Applicable
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Wisconsin
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From Water Quality Standards for Wisconsin Surface Waters, Chapter NR 102, current through August, 1997. State numeric
nutrient criteria for drinking water/source water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity
which were not developed for protection against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria
for drinking water protection, follow the internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: July, 2007 (revised)
Nutrient Parameters: For Lakes: TP, TN, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth. For Streams: TP, TN, chlorophyll-
a, DO and aquatic community health.
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - September 2009
Rivers/Streams - September 2009
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/wi/wi_5_nr102.pdf
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/wm/WQS/
N/A = Not Applicable
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Wyoming
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From WY Surface Water Quality Standards, effective January 25, 2002. State numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water/source
water protection were not considered in the table, nor were numeric criteria for turbidity which were not developed for protection
against nutrient effects. To find the status of the State's adopted numeric nutrient criteria for drinking water protection, follow the
internet link below to the State's Water Quality Standards.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: April 4, 2008
Nutrient Parameters: TN, TP, Chlorophyll-a, Secchi depth, phytoplankton, possibly periphyton
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - 2013 development, 2015 stakeholder review
Rivers/Streams - 2013 development, 2015 stakeholder review
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - No date
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://deq.state.wy.us/wqd/wqdrules/Chapter_01 .pdf
http://deq.state.wy.us/wqd/watershed/surfacestandards/index.asp
N/A = Not Applicable
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Delaware River Basin Commission
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
P
Chl-a
Clarity
n2
n2
n
n
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbodv
1 From DRBC Administrative Manual Part III Water Quality Regulations, 18 CFR Part 410 with amendments through 9/16/07.
2 For non-tidal streams of the Delaware River Basin (those rivers, lakes and other waters that flow across or form a part of state
boundaries).
3 For Delaware River Estuary & Bay including the tidal portions of the tributaries thereof.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes (plan is not mutually-agreed upon with EPA Regions 2 and 3, and will be reviewed annually by the
Delaware River Basin Commission)
Date: N/A
Nutrient Parameters: For non-tidal portion of the Delaware River: TP, TN, water clarity and biocriteria
consisting of selected algal and macroinvertebrate metrics.
For Delaware Estuary: TN, TP, Chlorophyll-a, water clarity (FTU)
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - N/A
Rivers/Streams - N/A
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - N/A
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.nj.gov/drbc/regs/WQRegs_092607.pdf
N/A = Not Applicable
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Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission
(ORSANCO)
Existing Numeric Water Quality Standards For Nutrients1
Waterbody Type
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers/Streams
Estuaries
Wetlands
N
n2'3
N/A
P
N/A
Chl-a
N/A
Clarity
N/A
• = Statewide D = For selected waterbody
1 From ORSANCO Pollution Control Standards for discharges to the Ohio River, 2006 Revision.
2 Numeric nutrient criteria for ammonia, nitrite+nitrate nitrogen, and nitrite-nitrogen.
3 Numeric nutrient criteria for the Ohio River.
Nutrient Criteria Plan
Y/N: Yes
Date: August 22, 2002 (draft-revised)
Nutrient Parameters: ammonia nitrogen, TKN, nitrate-nitrite nitrogen, TP, chlorophyll-a, turbidity, and algae
sampling
Projected Date for Criteria Adoption:
Lakes/Reservoirs - N/A
Rivers/Streams - 2005-2006
Estuaries - N/A
Wetlands - N/A
Links to Nutrient Criteria Plan and Nutrient Water Quality
Standards
Plan: N/A
WQS: http://www.orsanco.org/watqual/standards/stand.asp
N/A = Not Applicable
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APPENDIX B:
SUMMARY OF STATE NUMERIC NUTRIENT STANDARDS
ADOPTION: 1998 vs. 2008
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Numeric Water Quality Standards for Nutrients1
State
AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
FL
GA
Waterbody
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
1998
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TN", TP"
TN", TP", clarity"
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
TN^, N4J, TP^, P4b Chl-a^,
clarity2
TN", N"'J, TP", P"'D clarity"
TN", N23, TP", clarity"
TN", N"'J, TP", clarity"
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TN", TP", Chl-a"
TP"
—
—
August 2008
Chl-a"
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TN", N"'J, TP"
TN", N"'J, TP", clarity"
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
TN^, N4J, TP^, P4b Chl-a^,
clarity2
TN", N"'J, TP", P"'D clarity"
TN", N23, TP", clarity"
TN", N"'J, TP", clarity"
TP"
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
N"'J, P"'D, clarity"'"
—
—
—
—
TP"
TN", TP", Chl-a"
TP"
—
—
New Since 1998
Chl-a"
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
N"'J
N"'J
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
TP"
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
N"'J, P"'D, clarity"'"
—
—
—
—
TP"
—
—
—
—
1 Waterbody: L = lakes/reservoirs; R = rivers/streams; E = estuaries; W = wetlands; N/A = Not Applicable (land-locked State).
Parameters without a "2" superscript indicate that all waters within the selected waterbody type are covered by said parameter.
2 Criteria for selected waters and/or uses (see State specific summaries in Appendix A).
3 Other forms of nitrogen such as: Nitrate-N, Nitrite-N, Nitrite+ Nitrate as N and/or inorganic nitrogen.
4 Criteria developed as part of the Chesapeake Bay Program.
5 Narrative translator.
6 Other forms of phosphorus such as: total phosphate, orthophosphate, inorganic phosphorus and/or soluble phosphorus.
* Numeric nutrient criteria adopted by State, but not approved by EPA. (TN, TP and Chl-a for NE; TP & Chl-a for VW)
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Numeric Water Quality Standards for Nutrients1
State
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
Waterbody
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
1998
—
TN, NJ, TP, clarity
TN, NJ, TP, Chl-a, clarity
—
—
—
N/A
—
TF*
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
August 2008
—
TN, NJ, TP, clarity
TN, N3, TP, Chl-a, clarity
—
—
—
N/A
—
TP"
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Clarity^
—
New Since 1998
—
—
—
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Clarity^
—
1 Waterbody: L = lakes/reservoirs; R = rivers/streams; E = estuaries; W= wetlands; N/A = Not Applicable (land-locked State).
Parameters without a "2" superscript indicate that all waters within the selected waterbody type are covered by said parameter.
2 Criteria for selected waters and/or uses (see State specific summaries in Appendix A).
3 Other forms of nitrogen such as: Nitrate-N, Nitrite-N, Nitrite+ Nitrate as N and/or inorganic nitrogen.
4 Criteria developed as part of the Chesapeake Bay Program.
5 Narrative translator.
6 Other forms of phosphorus such as: total phosphate, orthophosphate, inorganic phosphorus and/or soluble phosphorus.
* Numeric nutrient criteria adopted by State, but not approved by EPA. (TN, TP and Chl-a for NE; TP & Chl-a for VW)
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Numeric Water Quality Standards for Nutrients1
State
MA
Ml
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
Waterbody
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
1998
—
—
—
—
—
—
N/A
—
Clarity
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
TP2, P2'6, Chl-a2
TN", N"'J, TP", P"'D
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
N" J, TP, clarity"
N" J, TP, clarity"
Clarity"
—
August 2008
—
—
N"'J
—
—
—
N/A
—
TP, Chl-a, clarity
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
TN", TP", Chl-a"
N/A
—
*
—
N/A
—
TN2, N2'6, TP2, P2'b, Chl-a2,
clarity2
TN", N"'J, TP", P"'D, clarity"
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
N" J, TP, Chl-a", clarity"
N" J, TP, clarity"
Clarity"
—
New Since 1998
—
—
N"'J
—
—
—
N/A
—
TP, Chl-a
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
TN2, TP2, Chl-a2
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
TN2, N2'3, clarity2
Clarity"
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
Chl-a"
—
—
—
1 Waterbody: L = lakes/reservoirs; R = rivers/streams; E = estuaries; W = wetlands; N/A = Not Applicable (land-locked State).
Parameters without a "2" superscript indicate that all waters within the selected waterbody type are covered by said parameter.
2 Criteria for selected waters and/or uses (see State specific summaries in Appendix A).
3 Other forms of nitrogen such as: Nitrate-N, Nitrite-N, Nitrite+Nitrate as N and/or inorganic nitrogen.
4 Criteria developed as part of the Chesapeake Bay Program.
5 Narrative translator.
6 Other forms of phosphorus such as: total phosphate, orthophosphate, inorganic phosphorus and/or soluble phosphorus.
* Numeric nutrient criteria adopted by State, but not approved by EPA. (TN, TP and Chl-a for NE; TP & Chl-a for VW)
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Numeric Water Quality Standards for Nutrients1
State
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
Rl
SC
Waterbody
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
1998
—
—
N/A
—
N"'J, TP"
N"'J
—
N"'J
Chl-a, clarity"
Chl-a, clarity"
Chl-a, clarity"
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TP
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
August 2008
—
—
N/A
—
N"'J, TP"
N"'J
—
N"'J
Chl-a, clarity"
Chl-a, clarity"
Chl-a, clarity"
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
TP", Chl-a", clarity"
TP", clarity"
N/A
—
TP", Chl-a
TP", Chl-a
Chl-a
—
—
—
—
—
TP
—
—
—
TN", TP", Chl-a", clarity"
Clarity"
Clarity"
Clarity"
New Since 1998
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
TP", Chl-a", clarity"
TP", clarity"
N/A
—
TP", Chl-a
TP", Chl-a
Chl-a
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TN2, TP2, Chl-a2, clarity2
Clarity"
Clarity"
Clarity"
1 Waterbody: L = lakes/reservoirs; R = rivers/streams; E = estuaries; W = wetlands; N/A = Not Applicable (land-locked State).
Parameters without a "2" superscript indicate that all waters within the selected waterbody type are covered by said parameter.
2 Criteria for selected waters and/or uses (see State specific summaries in Appendix A).
3 Other forms of nitrogen such as: Nitrate-N, Nitrite-N, Nitrite+ Nitrate as N and/or inorganic nitrogen.
4 Criteria developed as part of the Chesapeake Bay Program.
5 Narrative translator.
6 Other forms of phosphorus such as: total phosphate, orthophosphate, inorganic phosphorus and/or soluble phosphorus.
* Numeric nutrient criteria adopted by State, but not approved by EPA. (TN, TP and Chl-a for NE; TP & Chl-a for VW)
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State
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
Wl
WY
Waterbody
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
1998
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
N/A
—
NJ, TP^, clarity
NJ, TP^, clarity
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
TF*
TF*
—
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
August 2008
—
—
N/A
—
Chl-a^
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
N/A
—
NJ, TP^, clarity
NJ, TP^, clarity
N/A
—
TP^, Chl-a^
—
Chl-a^, clarity^
—
TP"
TP"
—
—
*
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
New Since 1998
—
—
N/A
—
Chl-a^
—
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
TP^, Chl-a^
—
Chl-a^, clarity^
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
1 Waterbody: L = lakes/reservoirs; R = rivers/streams; E = estuaries; W = wetlands; N/A = Not Applicable (land-locked State).
Parameters without a "2" superscript indicate that all waters within the selected waterbody type are covered by said parameter.
2 Criteria for selected waters and/or uses (see State specific summaries in Appendix A).
3 Other forms of nitrogen such as: Nitrate-N, Nitrite-N, Nitrite+ Nitrate as N and/or inorganic nitrogen.
4 Criteria developed as part of the Chesapeake Bay Program.
5 Narrative translator.
6 Other forms of phosphorus such as: total phosphate, orthophosphate, inorganic phosphorus and/or soluble phosphorus.
* Numeric nutrient criteria adopted by State, but not approved by EPA. (TN, TP and Chl-a for NE; TP & Chl-a for VW)
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APPENDIX C:
SUMMARY OF TERRITORY/OTHER NUMERIC
NUTRIENT STANDARDS ADOPTION: 1998 vs. 2008
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Territory/
Others
AS
CN
DC
GU
PR
VI
CBP
DRBC
ORSANCO
Numeric Water Quality Standards for Nutrients1
Waterbody
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
L
R
E
W
1998
TN, TP, clarity
TN, TP, clarity
TN, TP, Chl-a, clarity
TN, TP, clarity
TN, TP, P"'D, clarity
TN, TP, P"'D, clarity
TN, TP, P"'D, clarity
TN, TP, P"'D, clarity
—
—
—
—
NJ, PD
NJ, PD
NJ, PD
NJ, PD
TP", clarity"
TP", clarity"
Clarity"
—
N/A
N/A
TP, clarity
N/A
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
August 2008
TN, TP, clarity
TN, TP, clarity
TN, TP, Chl-a,
clarity
TN, TP, clarity
TN, TP, P"'D, clarity
TN, TP, P"'D, clarity
TN, TP, P"'D, clarity
TN, TP, P"'D, clarity
—
—
Chl-a2'4, clarity2'4
—
NJ, PD, clarity
NJ, PD, clarity
NJ, PD, clarity
NJ, PD, clarity
TP", clarity"
TP", clarity"
Clarity"
Clarity"
N/A
N/A
TP, clarity
N/A
Clarity^
Clarity^
Clarity^
Clarity^
Clarity^
Clarity^
Clarity^
Clarity^
—
N"'J
—
—
New Since
1998
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Chl-a"'",
clarity2'4
—
Clarity
Clarity
Clarity
Clarity
—
—
—
Clarity"
N/A
N/A
—
N/A
Clarity"
Clarity"
Clarity"
Clarity"
Clarity"
Clarity"
Clarity"
Clarity"
—
N"'J
—
—
1 Waterbody: L = lakes/reservoirs; R = rivers/streams; E = estuaries; W = wetlands; N/A = Not Applicable
(land-locked State).
Criteria for selected waters and/or uses (see State specific summaries in Appendix A).
3 Other forms of nitrogen such as: Nitrate-N, Nitrite-N, Nitrite+Nitrate as N and/or inorganic nitrogen.
4 Criteria developed as part of the Chesapeake Bay Program.
5 Narrative translator.
6 Other forms of phosphorus such as: total phosphate, orthophosphate, inorganic phosphorus and/or soluble phosphorus.
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APPENDIX D:
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR EPA AND STATE
NUTRIENT WATER QUALITY STAFF
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STATE NUTRIENT COORDINATORS (as of October 2008)
State/Agency
Alabama
Dept. of Environmental Management
Alaska
Dept. of Environmental Conservation
American Samoa
Environmental Protection Agency
Arizona
Dept. Environmental Quality
Arkansas
Dept. of Environmental Quality
California
State Water Resources Control Board
Chesapeake Bay Program
Colorado
Dept. of Public Health & Environ.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands
Div. of Environmental Quality
Connecticut
Dept. Environmental Protection
Delaware
Dept. Natural Resources & Environmental
Control
Delaware River Basin Commission
District of Columbia
Dept. of Environment
Florida
Dept. of Environmental Protection
Contact Person
Lynn Sisk
phone: 334-271-7826
ls@adem. state, al. us
Jim Powell
Phone:907-465-5185
jim.powell@alaska.gov
Tao'fa Vaiaga'a
phone: 684-633-2304
tv5551 @yahoo.com
Steve Pawlowski
phone: 602-771-4219
pawlowski.steven@azdeq.gov
Mary Barnett
phone: 501-682-0666
barnett@adeq. state. ar.us
Rik Rasmussen
phone: 916-341-5549
rrasmussen@waterboards.ca.gov
Richard Batiuk
Phone:410-267-5731
batiuk.richard@epa.gov
phone: 303-692-2000
Brian Bearden
phone: 670-664-8510
brianbearden@deq.gov. mp
Mary Becker
phone: 860-424-3262
mary.becker@po. state, ct. us
David Wolanski
phone: 302-739-9939
David. Wolanksi@state.de. us
Robert Limbeck
609-883-9500 ext. 230
robert.limbeck@drbc. state, nj. us
Edward Santoro
609-883-9500 ext. 268
edward.santoro@drbc. state, nj. us
Shah Nawaz
Phone:202-724-7151
shah.nawaz@dc.gov
Kenneth Weaver
phone: 850-245-8414
kenneth.weaver@dep. state. fl. us
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STATE NUTRIENT COORDINATORS (as of October 2008)
State/Agency
Georgia
Environmental Protection Division
Guam
Environmental Protection Agency
Hawaii
Environmental Planning Office
Idaho
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency
Indiana
Dept. of Environmental Management
Iowa
Dept. of Natural Resources
Kansas
Dept. of Health and Environment
Kentucky
Dept. of Environmental Protection
Louisiana
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Maine
Dept. Environmental Protection
Maryland
Dept. of Environment
Massachusetts
Dept. Environmental Protection
Michigan
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Contact Person
Elizabeth Booth
phone: 404-675-1675
elizabeth booth@dnr.state.ga.us
Mike Gawel
phone: 671-475-1646
mike.gawel@guamepa.net
Kelvin H. Sunada
phone: 808-586-4337
kelvin.sunada@doh.hawaii.gov
Michael Mclntyre
phone: 208-373-0570
michael.mcintyre@deq.idaho.gov
Paul Terrio
phone: 21 7-344-0037 x. 3002
pjterrio@usgs.gov
Shivi Selvaratnam
phone: 317-308-3088
sselvara@idem.in.gov
John Olson
phone: 402-471-4201
John.Olson@dnr.state.ia.us
Ed Carney
phone: 785-296-5575
ecarney@kdhe. state. ks. us
Tom VanArsdall
phone: 502-564-3410
Tom.VanArsdall@ky.gov
Kristine Pintado
Phone:225-219-3596
kris.pintado@la.gov
Tom Danielson
phone: 207-287-7728
thomas.j.danielson@maine.gov
John Backus
phone: 410-537-3695
JBackus@mde. state, md. us
Steve Halterman
phone: 508-849-4012
steven. halterman@state. ma. us
Mark Mattson
phone: 508-767-2868
mark.mattson@state.ma.us
Sylvia Heaton
phone: 517-373-1320
heatons@michigan.gov
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STATE NUTRIENT COORDINATORS (as of October 2008)
State/Agency
Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency
Mississippi
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Missouri
Dept. of Natural Resources
Montana
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Nebraska
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Nevada
Div. of Environmental Protection
New Hampshire
Dept. Environmental Services
New Jersey
Dept. Environmental Protection
New Mexico
Environment Department
New York
Dept. Environmental Conservation
North Carolina
Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
North Dakota
Dept. of Health
Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation
Commission
Oklahoma
Water Resources Board
Contact Person
Steve Heiskary
phone: 651-296-7217
steven. heiskary@state.mn. us
Kim Caviness
phone: 601-961-5390
Kim_Caviness@deq. state, ms. us
Mark Osborn
phone: 573-522-2019
mark.osborn@dnr.mo.gov
Mike Suplee
phone: 406-444-0831
msuplee@mt.gov
John Bender
phone: 402-471-4201
John. bender@ndeq. state. ne. us
Randy Pahl
phone: 775-687-9453
rpahl@ndep.nv.gov
Gregg Comstock
phone: 603-271-2983
gcomstock@des. state, nh. us
Debra Hammond
phone: 609-777-1753
Debra. Hammond@dep. state, nj. us
Seva Joseph
phone: 505-827-0573
seva.joseph@state. nm . us
Scott Stoner
Phone:518-402-8193
sxstoner@gw. dec. state, ny. us
Connie Brower
phone: 919-733-5083 ext. 572
connie.brower@ncmail.net
Michael Ell
phone: 701-328-5210
mell@nd.gov
Robert Miltner
phone: 614-836-8796
bob.miltner@epa.state.oh.us
Greg Youngstrom (R3)
513-231-7719 ext.1 10
gregy@orsanco.org
Phil Moershel
phone: 405-530-8952
phmoershel@owrb. state, ok.us
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
STATE NUTRIENT COORDINATORS (as of October 2008)
State/Agency
Oregon
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Pennsylvania
Dept. of Environmental Protection
Puerto Rico
Environmental Quality Board
Rhode Island
Dept. Environmental Management
South Carolina
Dept. of Health and
Environmental Control
South Dakota
Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Tennessee
Dept. of Environment
and Conservation
Texas
Commission Environmental Quality
Utah
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Vermont
Dept. Environmental Conservation
Virgin Islands
Dept. Planning & Natural Resources
Virginia
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Washington
Dept. of Natural Resources
West Virginia
Dept. of Environmental Protection
Contact Person
Jennifer Wgal
phone: 503-229-5323
Jennifer. wigal@state.or.us
Wll Brown
phone: 717-783-2951
willbrown@state.pa.us
Angel Melendez Aquilar
phone: 787-767-8181 ext. 3543
AngelMelendez@jca.gobierno.pr
Connie Carey
phone: 401-222-7239
connie.carey@dem.ri.gov
Amy Bennett
phone: 803-898-4249
Bennetam@dhec.sc.gov
Jeanne Goodman
phone: 605-773-3351
jeannegoodman@state.sd.gov
Gregory Denton
phone: 615-532-0699
gregory.denton@state.tn.us
Sidne Tiemann
phone: 512-239-4606
stiemann@tceq. state, tx. us
Wlliam Moellmer
phone: 801-538-6329
wmoellmer@utah.gov
Eric Smeltzer
phone: 802-241-3792
eric.smeltzer@state.vt.us
Neil Kamman
phone: 802-241-3795
neil.kamman@state.vt.us
Anita Nibbs
phone: 340-773-1082
anita. nibbs@dpnr.gov. vi
David Whitehurst
phone: 804-698-4121
dcwhitehurst@deq.virginia.gov
Susan Braley
phone: 360-407-6414
subr461 @ecy. wa.gov
Scott Mandirola
phone: 304-926-0499 ext. 1058
scott.g.mandirola@wv.gov
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
STATE NUTRIENT COORDINATORS (as of October 2008)
State/Agency
Wisconsin
Dept. of Natural Resources
Wyoming
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Contact Person
Jim Baumann
phone: 608-266-9277
james. baumann@dnr.state.wi. us
John Wagner
phone: 307-777-7781
jwagne@state. wy . us
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
U.S. EPA HEADQUARTER NUTRIENT AND WQS COORDINATORS
(AS OF OCTOBER 2008)
Nutrient Criteria Program
Water Quality Standards Program
Office of Water
Tiffany Crawford
phone: 202-566-2375
crawford.tiffany@epa.gov
Ifeyinwa Davis
phone: 202-566-1096
davis.ifeyinwa@epa.gov
Todd Doley
Phone:202-566-1160
doley.todd@epa.gov
Lisa Larimer
phone: 202-566-1017
larimer.lisa@epa.gov
Jacques Oliver
phone: 202-566-0630
oliver.jacques@epa.gov
Steve Potts
Phone:202-566-1121
potts.steve@epa.gov
Steve Settle
phone: 202-566-0436
settle. steve@epa. gov
Jim Keating
phone: 202-566-0383
keating.jim@epa.gov
Office of Water
Sharon Frey (Region 8)
phone: 202-566-1480
frey.sharon@epa.gov
Daneille Fuligni (Regions 1, 2 & 7)
phone: 202-566-0793
fuligni.danielle@epa.gov
Holly Green (Region 6)
phone : 202-566-0651
green.holly@epa.gov
Lisa Larimer (Region 5)
phone: 202-566-1017
larimer.lisa@epa.gov
Daniella Salvaterra (Regions 4 & 10)
phone : 202-564-1631
salvaterra.danielle@epa.gov
Caroline Whitehead (Regions 3 & 9)
phone: 202-566-2907
whitehead.caroline@epa.gov
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
U.S. EPA REGIONAL NUTRIENT AND WQS COORDINATORS
(AS OF OCTOBER 2008)
Nutrient Program
Water Quality Standards Program
EPA Region 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, Rl, VT)
Alfred Basile
Phone:617-918-1599
basile.alfred@epa.gov
William Beckwith
Phone:617-918-1544
beckwith.william@epa.gov
EPA Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, VI)
Izabela Wojtenko
phone: 212-637-3814
wojtenko.izabela@epa.gov
Wayne Jackson
phone: 212-637-3807
jackson.wayne@epa.gov
EPA Region 3 (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV)
Mark Barath
Phone:215-814-2759
barath.mark@epa.gov
Cheryl Atkinson
Phone:215-814-3392
atkinson.cheryl@epa.gov
EPA Region 4 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)
Ed Decker/Lauren Petter
phone: 404-562-9383/404-562-9272
decker.ed@epa.gov/petter.lauren@epa.gov
Fritz Wagener
phone: 404-562-9267
wagener.fritz@epa.gov
EPA Region 5 (IL, IN, Ml, MN, OH, Wl)
Brian Thompson/Barbara Mazur
phone: 312-353-6066/312-886-1491
thompson.brian@epa.gov/mazur.barbara@epa.gov
Dave Pfeifer
phone: 312-353-9024
pfeifer.david@epa.gov
EPA Region 6 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)
Mike Bira
phone: 214-665-6668
bira.mike@epa.gov
Russell Nelson
phone: 214-665-6646
nelson.russell@epa.gov
EPA Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, NE)
Gary Welker
phone: 913-551-7177
welker.gary@epa.gov
Ann Lavaty
phone: 913-551-7370
lavaty.ann@epa.gov
EPA Region 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY)
Tina Laidlaw
phone: 406-457-5016
laidlaw.tina@epa.gov
Dave Moon
phone: 303-312-6833
moon.dave@epa.gov
EPA Region 9 (AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS, GU, CN)
Suesan Saucerman
Phone:415-972-3522
saucerman.suesan@epa.gov
Terry Fleming
Phone:415-972-3462
fleming.terrence@epa.gov
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998 - 2008)
U.S. EPA REGIONAL NUTRIENT AND WQS COORDINATORS
(AS OF OCTOBER 2008)
Nutrient Program
Water Quality Standards Program
EPA Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA)
Holly Arrigoni
phone: 206-553-4350
arrigoni.holly@epa.gov
Sally Brough
phone: 206-553-1295
brough.sally@epa.gov
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
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