About the TMDL Project

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 sometimes been observed in the bayou. The presence of these bacteria may indicate a health risk to people who swim or wade in the bayou-activities referred to as "contact recreation" in the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards.

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. Toward that goal, the TCEQ is developing total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) and an implementation plan (I-Plan) to reduce bacteria in Armand Bayou and several of its tributaries. Before beginning TMDL development, the TCEQ evaluated recreational uses and standards for Armand Bayou Above Tidal, Segment 1113A.

County

Harris

Parameter

Bacteria

River Basin

San Jacinto-Brazos Coastal

Segments

1113, 1113A, 1113B, 1113C, 1113D, 1113E

Meetings

Coordination Committee December 11, 2015 (1)
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Coordination Committee September 18, 2013 (1)
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Workgroup Meeting Wildlife/Habitat/Agriculture/Feral Hogs, July 30, 2013 (1)
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Workgroup Meeting Wastewater Infrastructure/OSSFs, July 30, 2013 (1)
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Workgroup Meeting Stormwater/Industry/Land Development/MS4s, July 31, 2013 (1)
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Workgroup Meeting Education/Outreach/Residential/Recreation, July 31, 2013 (1)
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Coordination Committee June 19, 2013 (1)
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Workgroup Meeting Wildlife/Habitat/Agriculture/Feral Hogs, June 10, 2013 (1)
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Workgroup Meeting Wastewater Infrastructure/OSSFs, June 10, 2013 (1)
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Workgroup Meeting Stormwater/Industry/Land Development/MS4s, June 11, 2013 (1)
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Workgroup Meeting Education/Outreach/Residential/Recreation, June 11, 2013 (0)
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Education/Outreach/Recreation/Domestic Pets/Litter/Residential, May 9, 2013 (1)
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Workgroup Meeting Wildlife/Habitat/Agriculture/Feral Hogs, May 2, 2013 (3)
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Workgroup Meeting Wastewater Infrastructure/OSSF, May 2, 2013 (2)
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Coordination Committee April 4, 2013 (2)
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Coordination Committee February 21, 2013 (3)
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Stormwater/Industry/Land Development/MS4s, May 9, 2013 (2)
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