The Bacteria Implementation Group (BIG), is developing a plan to reduce bacteria levels identified in TMDLs for the region. The next meeting will be on March 16, 2010. More information about the meetings can be found here.
What is TMDL?
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is like a budget for pollution. The Clean Water Act and the EPA require that all states identify water bodies that do not meet, or are not expected to meet, applicable water quality standards for designated uses. These water bodies are listed and prioritized in order to schedule TMDL development.
A TMDL study is a technical analysis that determines maximum loadings of a pollutant of concern that a water body can receive and still meet water quality standards and allocates this allowable loading to point and nonpoint pollutant sources in the watershed.
Visit the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TMDL) website to learn more about TMDLs.
Get Involved!
H-GAC hosts open houses and public meetings to let people know about and participate in specific TMDL projects in the region. Local perspectives and involvement are a key part of any TMDL.
The projects:
TMDL Projects in the Region
(These links will direct you to the TCEQ website)
Contact
For more information contact:
Rachel Powers
(713) 993-4559
Rachel.Powers@h-gac.com
Last updated: March 2, 2010