Delaware Administrative Code
Title 7 - Natural Resources and Environmental Control
5000 - Division of Watershed Stewardship
7400 - Watershed Assessment Section
7410 - TMDLs for the Naamans Creek Watersheds
Section 7410-2.0 - Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Regulation for Naamans Creek, Delaware

Universal Citation: 7 DE Admin Code 7410-2.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Article 1. The nonpoint source nitrogen load shall be capped at the 2000-2004 baseline level. This shall result in a yearly-average total nitrogen load of 228 pounds per day.

Article 2. The nonpoint source phosphorous load shall be capped at the 2000-2004 baseline level. This shall result in a yearly-average total phosphorous load of 13 pounds per day.

Article 3 .. The nonpoint source bacteria load shall be reduced by 78%. This shall result in reducing a yearly-mean bacteria load from 5.8E+10 CFU per day to 1.6E+10 CFU per day.

Article 4. Based upon water quality model runs and assuming implementation of reductions identified by Articles 1 through 3, DNREC has determined that, with an adequate margin of safety, water quality standards will be met in Naamans Creek.

Article 5. Implementation of this TMDL Regulation shall be achieved through development and implementation of a Pollution Control Strategy. The Strategy will be developed by DNREC in concert with a Naamans Creek Tributary Action Team, other stakeholders, and the public.

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