TMDLs and Water Quality Plans for the Patuxent River - Lower

This page shows all approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Documents and TMDL Implementation Plans for the Patuxent River Lower Watershed (MD 8-Digit code: 02131101), as well as other related water quality reports produced by MDE.

Map of the Patuxent River Lower Watershed  

TMDL Documents​

expand Bacteria, 3 Restricted Shellfish Harvesting Areas - May 21, 2019
  • Final TMDL Main Report
  • expand Bacteria, 3 Restricted Shellfish Harvesting Areas - September 27, 2005
  • EPA's Decision Letter
  • Comment Response Document
  • expand Bacteria, 8 Restricted Shellfish Harvesting Areas - May 25, 2005
  • Final TMDL Main Report Eight Restricted Harvesting Areas
  • expand Bacteria, Mainstem Restricted Shellfish Harvesting Areas - May 15, 2007
  • EPA's Decision Letter
  • Comment Response Document
  • expand Bacteria, Mill Creek Restricted Shellfish Harvesting Areas - August 20, 2009
  • Final TMDL Main Report
  • expand Biological Stressor Identification Report - December 2013
  • Final Biological Stressor Identification Report
  • expand Metals - Mercury, Lake Lariat - January 27, 2004
  • Final TMDL Report
  • expand Sediment - July 2, 2018
  • EPA's Decision Letter
  • Final TMDL Main Report
  • Final Nonpoint Source Technical Memorandum
  • Contact Information ​
     
    Please direct questions or comments concerning Maryland's TMDL Program to mde.tmdlcoordinator@maryland.gov or call (410) 537-3884.​​

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