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City of Newport News
Back River and Warwick River Bacteria TMDL Action Plan
2024-2029 Permit Cycle
Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Background .............................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Bacteria Water Quality Standards and Applicable TMDLs ................................................................. 5
2.1 Water Quality Standards and Sources of Bacteria......................................................................... 5
2.2 Back River Impairments .................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Warwick River (including Skiffes Creek and Deep Creek) Impairments ........................................ 7
2.4 Potential Sources by Facilities and Land Uses .............................................................................. 10
3. Programs and Strategies to Reduce Bacteria .................................................................................... 11
3.1 Legal Authorities ........................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Sanitary Sewer System Improvements ......................................................................................... 12
3.3 Septic Tank Reduction Program.................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program ................................................................... 13
3.5 Pet Waste Management ............................................................................................................... 13
3.6 Urban Wildlife Deterrents ............................................................................................................. 14
3.7 Proper Boater and Recreational Vehicle Waste Disposal ............................................................ 14
3.8 Enhanced Employee Training ........................................................................................................ 14
3.9 Assessments of City Facilities ........................................................................................................ 15
4. Public Comment.................................................................................................................................. 15
4.1 Public Comment Process for Draft Action Plan ............................................................................ 15
4.2 Summary of Comments Received ................................................................................................. 16Jump to an indexed page (17 of 17)