Armand Bayou.
Project Overview
Armand Bayou is a tributary of Clear Lake, located in the San Jacinto–Brazos Coastal Basin. High concentrations of bacteria, which are found in both human and animal waste, have been observed in the bayou, which lead to this watershed being added to the 303(d) list of impaired waterways. The presence of these bacteria may indicate a health risk to people who swim or wade in the bayou. The goal of this project is to improve water quality in order to protect people who may come into contact with the water in the bayou. In order to mitigate issues associated with high bacteria levels in Armand Bayou and several of its tributaries, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and University of Houston are developing a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study. Key Recommendations TMDL studies do not make recommendations for bacteria reduction, but rather identify the amount of pollutant a waterbody can contain while still meeting water quality standards. |
Next Steps
Subsequent to approval of this TMDL, the Armand Bayou Coordinating Committtee has chosen to join the BIG, which identifies strategies and techniques for lowering high bacteria levels and improving water quality within multiple watersheds.
Learn More
For more information on this watershed, TMDL, or BIG, visit H-GAC's website.
Subsequent to approval of this TMDL, the Armand Bayou Coordinating Committtee has chosen to join the BIG, which identifies strategies and techniques for lowering high bacteria levels and improving water quality within multiple watersheds.
Learn More
For more information on this watershed, TMDL, or BIG, visit H-GAC's website.