Watersheds of the east / west forks san jacinto river.
Project Overview
The goal of this Project is to reduce bacteria levels in parts of the San Jacinto River, making them safer for recreation. High levels of bacteria may pose a risk to people who swim or wade in them—activities called “contact recreation” in the state's standards for water quality. In 2013, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) contracted with the Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research (TIAER) to complete a TMDL study and H-GAC to assist in conducting public and stakeholder outreach activities. The water bodies included in this study are all within the Lake Houston watershed, and include the East Fork San Jacinto River; West Fork San Jacinto River; Crystal Creek; and a Western arm of Lake Houston. 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. Following the completion of this TMDL, an I-Plan will be used to identify mitigation strategies for the Project area. |
Next Steps
This TMDL study is still in draft form; however, upon completion, a Steering Committee comprised of local residents and community leaders will meet to detemine next steps: either join the BIG I-Plan or create a new, stand-alone I-Plan.
Learn More
For information on upcoming public meetings or for additional project information, please visit TCEQ's project website or contact Todd Running at [email protected].
This TMDL study is still in draft form; however, upon completion, a Steering Committee comprised of local residents and community leaders will meet to detemine next steps: either join the BIG I-Plan or create a new, stand-alone I-Plan.
Learn More
For information on upcoming public meetings or for additional project information, please visit TCEQ's project website or contact Todd Running at [email protected].