Bacteria And Turbidity Total Maximum Daily Loads For The Upper Deep Fork Area Oklahoma Ok520700 PDF Download

This report documents the data and assessment used to establish TMDLs for the pathogen indicator bacteria [fecal coliform, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Enterococci] and turbidity for selected waterbodies in part of the upper Deep Fork of the Canadian River Basin in Oklahoma, Logan, Lincoln, Creek and Pottawatomie Counties; The purpose of this TMDL report is to establish pollutant load allocations for indicator bacteria and turbidity in impaired waterbodies, which is the first step toward restoring water quality and protecting public health.; This TMDL report focuses on waterbodies that ODEQ placed in Category 5 [303(d) list] of the Water Quality in Oklahoma, 2008 Integrated Report (2008 Integrated Report) for nonsupport of primary body contact recreation (PBCR) or warm water aquatic community (WWAC) designated uses. The waterbodies addressed in this report include: Salt Creek OK520700030100_00, Camp Creek OK520700030220_00, Canadian River, Deep Fork OK520700040010_00, Dry Creek OK520700040020_00, Quapaw Creek OK520700040260_00, Bellcow Creek OK520700050020_00, Captain Creek OK520700050140_00, Opossum Creek OK520700050200_00