TMDLs in the Valley and across Virginia

This slide presentation by VA DEQ Water Monitoring Manager Tara Sieber explains Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), the development and implementation process, and goals for restoring water quality. It summarizes Virginia TMDL statistics (917 through 2016), TMDL Implementation Plans, and South River-specific TMDLs and IPs (mercury; E. coli, sediment and phosphorus). It emphasizes science, meaningful reductions, community involvement, and building implementation foundations.