REMARKS.--Diversions since June 1959. Potomac Conservancy's 2014 State of the Nation's River report calls for urgent action to preserve local water quality in the face of rapid urbanization and deforestation. Based on assessments of macroinvertebrates using partial data, we estimate almost 50% of the small creeks and streams feeding the Potomac are healthy, meeting 71% of our goal. National Technical Report Library. Habitat indicators capture the quality of lands and waters in the Potomac, revealing the ability to support healthy populations of wildlife. To assess overall health, we use data from six areas, including tidal water quality, underwater grasses, forested buffers, and non-tidal water quality. Get to know our ... then be sure to dive into our Potomac Report Card. To that end, the Potomac Riverkeeper Network announced Tuesday it will monitor water quality from six points along the river using a floating lab built into a 42-foot boat called the Sea Dog. 0000004484 00000 n It is important to consider water quality and TMDL status when renewing/developing environmental permits and conducting land use planning. The purpose of the data collec­ tion was to document the chemical and physical conditions associated with a phytoplankton bloom that occurred during this period. There have been long-term improvements in dissolved oxygen levels in the tidal Potomac region, but other water quality measures do not show consistent improvement over time. 0000228727 00000 n Washington, D.C. – July 23 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) today released its first annual Water Quality Monitoring Report for the Potomac River, which analyzes the data and results of water sampling at 10 sites along the Potomac River … Datum of gage is 37.20 ft above North American Vertical Datum of 1988. By 2040, an estimated 2.3 million new residents will move into our region. But tidal water quality in the Potomac looked worse in 2018 and 2019 than in previous years, with less oxygen for aquatic creatures … Who treats our drinking water? Water quality data gathered in the Potomac River estuary and the Chesapeake Bay since 1985 provide a mixed picture of progress. MDE performed a source water assessment of the Potomac River as it applies to the Rockville water plant. The Practicability Assessment evaluates the first set of GI projects in the Potomac River sewershed and identifies DC Water’s proposed plan to control combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Potomac River. Who treats our drinking water? The report noted the role of record-setting rainfalls in 2018, washing additional sediment and pollutants into local waters. Through the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP), we help manage and update very large databases of monitoring data collected by state and federal agencies. Get local river news delivered to your inbox. 0000023427 00000 n Both a list and an interactive map with monitoring locations are available. Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Monitoring These grasses also add oxygen to the water, filter nutrients and pollution, and reduce shoreline erosion. This report contains data on the physical and chemical properties measured in the Tidal Potomac River and Estuary during the 1980 Water Year. Most regions of the Bay had a Water Quality Index score in the poor to moderate range (20-60%). The findings of the report, Potomac River Water Quality in Metropolitan Washington, were presented today to the COG Board of Directors. Water quality data can be measurements made in the field, water samples collected in the field and analyzed in th… 0000001948 00000 n 0000006895 00000 n --Water-stage recorder, crest-stage gage, and concrete control. 92-500). ESTUARINE WATER QUALITY . 0000015923 00000 n 0000011313 00000 n Water Quality Report FY 2019 years without a drinking water quality violation. A slight increase in total underwater grasses in the Potomac was observed in 2017, but the short-term trend since 2013 indicates coverage of grasses remains steady between 3,300 and 3,800 hectares (43 percent of the goal in 2017). 0000014252 00000 n 969 54 The three states in the Potomac basin reported a combined 23 miles of riparian forest restoration projects in 2017, reaching only 11% of the goal. Areas of the James and Potomac Rivers also had moderate-good water quality. + Learn More About Your Drinking Water. The Upper North Branch of the Potomac River is defined as the reach between its headwaters in West Virginia and its confluence with the Savage River. But tidal water quality in the Potomac looked worse in 2018 and 2019 than in previous years, with less oxygen for aquatic creatures and conditions that were more favorable to algae blooms. Across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, forested buffer programs are falling short of restoration goals. 0000012686 00000 n Potomac Westmoreland Shores - Typical Water Quality Summary. The Potomac River is augmented by reservoirs in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia through a shared supply The report said smallmouth bass are considered good indicators of overall river health because of their dependence on good water quality. Multiple groups of people had to be reportedly rescued. The District of Columbia’s drinking water comes from the Potomac River. This report presents nutrient, water-quality, and phytoplankton data from the tidal river and upper transition zone of the Potomac River and Estuary for August through November 1983. Information related to water conditions is essential to enhancing the visitor experience and safety. But tidal water quality in the Potomac looked worse in 2018 and 2019 than in previous years, with less oxygen for aquatic creatures and conditions that were more favorable to algae blooms. Water Quality Data Inventory. POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER NETWORK ISSUES SWIMMABLE POTOMAC REPORT Identifies Where and When The Potomac is Safe For Human Contact Washington, D.C. – July 23 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) today released its first annual Water Quality Monitoring Report for the Potomac River, which analyzes the data and results of water sampling at 10 sites along the Potomac […] Tidal water quality is measured by a combination of dissolved oxygen, water clarity, and chlorophyll a (a measure of algal biomass). Some were trapped on large rocks areas on the river and from the Virginia shoreline. Water quality data gathered in the Potomac River estuary and the Chesapeake Bay since 1985 provides a mixed picture of progress, with certain parameters showing signs of improvement while others have degraded . 0000005168 00000 n Water Quality. All rights reserved. The river is approximately 383 statute miles. 0000247080 00000 n Riverside forests reduce water pollution by absorbing rainwater, stabilizing streambanks, and capturing excess nutrients. The report analyzes long-term data from 1985 to 2016, rather than relying on a single year or point in time, which can be impacted by weather conditions. Partnering with customers and neighbors is crucial to To assess overall health, we use data from six areas, including tidal water quality, underwater grasses, forested buffers, and non-tidal water quality. Chlorophyll a concentration is increasing in the short-term. To assess overall health, we use data from six areas, including tidal water quality, underwater grasses, forested buffers, and non-tidal water quality. New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court has directed the National Green Tribunal (NGT)-appointed committee for river monitoring to submit before it a copy of its report … Habitat indicators capture the quality of lands and waters in the Potomac, revealing the ability to support healthy populations of wildlife. The Annual Water Quality Report (or Consumer Confidence Report) contains detailed information including where the water comes from, any contaminants that were detected, and additional educational information. 0000000016 00000 n Loss of Healthy Forests in the rural parts of the region Buffers have a credit duration of 10 years unless they are inspected and maintained. These areas rely on other types of programs, often with funding from state and local governments or grant programs, to plant and maintain trees. 0000168261 00000 n 0000003867 00000 n In 2018, a partnership between the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and Maryland Department of Natural Resources provided for the purchase and operation of a new water quality buoy adjacent to Mallows Bay. 0000074428 00000 n Members of the Water Quality workgroup have been working with the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin to maintain a list of water quality monitoring efforts underway in the basin. SC seeks status report on improvement of quality of water in Yamuna ... should be roped in for the benefit of its experience and work on the river. Murky, sediment-logged waters also make it harder for underwater grasses and several fish species to survive, but long-term progress to reduce pollution levels has buffered some of those impacts. The findings of the report, Potomac River Water Quality in Metropolitan Washington, were presented today to the COG Board of Directors. The purpose of the data collec­ tion was to document the chemical and physical conditions associated with a phytoplankton bloom that occurred during this period. POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER NETWORK ISSUES SWIMMABLE POTOMAC REPORT Identifies Where and When The Potomac is Safe For Human Contact Washington, D.C. – July 23 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) today released its first annual Water Quality Monitoring Report for the Potomac River, which analyzes the data and results of water sampling at 10 sites along the Potomac […] 0000112088 00000 n The Potomac River, meanwhile, has for several years been considered a safe haven for American shad, whose populations have declined sharply in other Chesapeake Bay rivers. Members of the Water Quality workgroup have been working with the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin to maintain a list of water quality monitoring efforts underway in the basin. Murky, sediment-logged waters also make it harder for underwater grasses and several fish species to survive, but long-term progress to reduce pollution levels has buffered some of those impacts. 0000032871 00000 n --Water-stage recorder, crest-stage gage, and concrete control. 0000005068 00000 n 0000058180 00000 n As a result, portions of the Potomac River were not fully mapped. The Upper North Branch of the Potomac River is defined as the reach between its headwaters in West Virginia and its confluence with the Savage River. 92-500). Water Quality Report FY 2019 years without a drinking water quality violation. BERKELEY COUNTY PSWD-POTOMAC RIVER WV3300218 Consumer Confidence Report – 2020 Covering Calendar Year – 2019 This brochure is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided last year. It is important to consider water quality and TMDL status when renewing/developing environmental permits and conducting land use planning. Tidal grass abundance is variable. With approximately 50,000 acres of bass-holding water, the Potomac River is certainly one of the region's largest fisheries. 0000006781 00000 n Data were collected routinely at five stations, and periodically at 17 stations including three stations near the mouth of the Potomac River in Chesapeake Bay. 0000002107 00000 n For all three of the Bay TMDL’s major parameters -- dissolved Prior to June 7, 1930, nonrecording gage, and June 7, 1930 to Jan. 22, 1965, water-stage recorder at site 1 mi upstream on right bank at same gage datum. Underwater and shoreline habitats play a critical role in the Potomac River’s ecosystem. In terms of area, this makes the Potomac River the fourth largest river along the Atlantic coast of the USA and the 21st largest in the USA. Meeting emerging challenges and ensuring a reliable supply for the future, requires vigilance and cooperation. Our largest source of water is the Potomac River. 0000173664 00000 n Water Quality. An Informational Statement ... Potomac River Basin Drinking Water Source Protection Partnership and the Patuxent Reservoirs Watershed Protection Group. 0000008239 00000 n Water quality data gathered in the Potomac River estuary and the Chesapeake Bay since 1985 provides a mixed picture of progress, with certain parameters showing signs of improvement while others have degraded . The findings of the report, Potomac River Water Quality in Metropolitan Washington, were presented today to the COG Board of Directors. A long-term decline in pollution has improved water quality in the non-tidal, upstream waters of the Potomac, but increasing levels of polluted urban runoff threaten this important progress. This report presents nutrient, water-quality, and phytoplankton data from the tidal river and upper transition zone of the Potomac River and Estuary for August through November 1983. Some blooms can produce harmful toxins called cyanobacteria or microsystin which threaten animal and human health when ingested and are difficult to remove from drinking water supplies. Publication Date: 1975: Page Count: 110: Abstract: A comprehensive water quality analysis at the Potomac River was undertaken as part of a national assessment of anticipated environmental impacts of theoretically achieving or not achieving the requirements and goals of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (P.L. The Potomac River, meanwhile, has for several years been considered a safe haven for American shad, whose populations have declined sharply in other Chesapeake Bay rivers. To make surface water quality information more readily available to interested stakeholders, Maryland provides on-line access and a user defined query of the State’s Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality. Highest index scores occurred in the Elk River and the Upper Bay and Upper Western Shore regions. The Potomac River Water Filtration Plant produces about 3.5 millions gallons each day and servers customers from Maryland state line south to Martinsburg, and west – including Hedgesville. 0000023510 00000 n Some statistics require voluntary reporting, such as the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities. Subaquatic grasses provide food and shelter to many species, add oxygen to the water, absorb nutrient pollution, and reduce streambank erosion. The report draws attention to several threats facing the Potomac:. REMARKS.--Diversions since June 1959. 0000010898 00000 n ABSTRACT. 0000033132 00000 n Your Water Sources Loudoun Water provides drinking water that meets all the standards required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, which is enforced by the Virginia Department of Health. In 2019, Rockville purchased about about 27 million gallons of water (approximately 1.6% of our annual production) from WSSC, which also receives its water from the Potomac River. The Annual Water Quality Report (or Consumer Confidence Report) contains detailed information including where the water comes from, any contaminants that were detected, and additional educational information. Too much chlorophyll a indicates high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus, which fuel harmful algal blooms. Non-tidal water quality is often measured by observing macroinvertebrates: critters that live under rocks and plants in the bottom of riverbeds. The Washington Aqueduct (Aqueduct) withdraws about 140 million gallons of water each day from intakes at Great Falls and Little Falls. The findings of the report, Potomac River Water Quality in Metropolitan Washington, were presented today to the COG Board of Directors. Potomac Conservancy is the region's leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and vibrant communities. 0000027899 00000 n 0000169266 00000 n Potomac River Basin Report In 1958 the Corps again was directed by Congress to study dams, this time to improve water quality in addition to flood control. Water quality in the Potomac’s nontidal streams and creeks logged a slight improvement, with about half considered healthy. 0000022378 00000 n Water clarity is a measure of sunlight penetrating through the water column, which indicates the amount of suspended sediment, plankton, or other organic matter in the water. The Potomac Conservancy, which released the 2020 Potomac River Report Card, said more polluted runoff from urban and suburban areas and fewer … 0000005018 00000 n The dissolved oxygen (DO) graph below illustrates the complex nature of charting progress. 0000028333 00000 n There is no complementary program that exists for forested buffer plantings in urban and suburban areas. + Learn More About Your Drinking Water. 0000252207 00000 n Water quality data gathered in the Potomac River estuary and the Chesapeake Bay since 1985 provide a mixed picture of progress. 0000005131 00000 n Habitat indicators capture the quality of lands and waters in the Potomac, revealing the ability to support healthy populations of wildlife. Algae blooms are harmful to aquatic life and can starve a river of critical nutrients. Millions of people living in the Potomac River basin are provided with safe drinking water every day. ©2020 Potomac Conservancy. Source water assessment and its availability. With no consistent framework, data is difficult to capture for these areas. 969 0 obj <> endobj xref This report is available as a pdf. An inventory of available water quality data sources in the Potomac River basin that includes information on watershed characteristics such as land use, zoning, elevation, and precipitation to help explain water quality patterns seen in the data. 2019 Drinking Water Quality Report Where does our drinking water come from? 0000009558 00000 n trailer <<56E840E78D274B4283A2DE7E46C39FBA>]/Prev 1071312/XRefStm 1748>> startxref 0 %%EOF 1022 0 obj <>stream Looking at the type and abundance of these critters in streams throughout the Potomac River region can provide clues regarding the health or impairment of the river. Loss of Healthy Forests in the rural parts of the region The report noted the role of record-setting rainfalls in 2018, washing additional sediment and pollutants into local waters. h�b```g``;�������03� EY8ְ�ZY9�j������. Prior to June 7, 1930, nonrecording gage, and June 7, 1930 to Jan. 22, 1965, water-stage recorder at site 1 mi upstream on right bank at same gage datum. Publication Date: 1975: Page Count: 110: Abstract: A comprehensive water quality analysis at the Potomac River was undertaken as part of a national assessment of anticipated environmental impacts of theoretically achieving or not achieving the requirements and goals of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (P.L. The report card assesses data on five significant river health indicators: pollution, fish, habitat, land, and people, to come up with a final grade, according to the Potomac Conservancy website. 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