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This October 2007 briefing summarizes a mercury TMDL study for the South River (study period Jan 2005–Dec 2008). It reports calibration of an HSPF-based mercury transport model, simulated loads averaging 189 kg/yr at Port Republic with >99% from nonpoint sources, a protective target THG of 3.8 ng/L, and a calculated South River TMDL of 2.0 kg/yr.

File Type: pdf
Categories: Technical Documents
Tags: fish-tissue, Harriston, HSPF, mercury, Port Republic, Shenandoah River, south-river, TMDL, total-mercury, USGS, VADEQ
Publication Date : 2007-10
Type : Technical Report
Review Notes : Document is dated October 2007 but lists the study period as Jan 2005–Dec 2008. Results shown in figures and text are through March 2007; later study work may not be included in this briefing.

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