Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-304.600 - Tampa Bay Basin TMDLs

(1) Allen Creek (tidal). The bacteriological TMDL for Allen Creek (tidal) is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from 2000 to 2007, will require a 67% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from 2000 to 2007, will require a 67% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(2) Alligator Creek. The bacteriological TMDL for Alligator Creek is 4.4 x 10¹⁰ counts/day for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 51% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 51% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(3) Bellows Lake Outlet (also known as East Lake Outfall). The bacteriological TMDL for Bellows Lake Outlet is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations in 2008, will require a 80% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations in 2008, will require a 80% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(4) Bishop Creek (freshwater). The bacteriological TMDL for Bishop Creek (freshwater) is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 64% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 64% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(5) Bishop Creek (tidal). The bacteriological TMDL for Bishop Creek (tidal) is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from 2008, will require a 64% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from 2008, will require a 64% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(6) Brushy Creek. The bacteriological TMDL for Brushy Creek is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for the Hillsborough County Dale Mabry Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (FL0036820) is that it must meet its NPDES permit limits;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2004 to 2007 period, will require a 36% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2004 to 2007 period, will require a 36% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(7) Bullfrog Creek (freshwater). The bacteriological TMDL for Bullfrog Creek (freshwater) is 1.66 x 10¹¹ counts/day for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 72% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 72% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(8) Bullfrog Creek (tidal). The bacteriological TMDL for Bullfrog Creek (tidal) is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 46% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 46% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(9) Cross Canal (North). The bacteriological TMDL for Cross Canal (North) is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2005 to 2007 period, will require a 59% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2005 to 2007 period, will require a 59% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(10) Double Branch. The bacteriological TMDL for Double Branch is 43 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for the Hillsborough County Northwest Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (FL0041670) is that it must meet the its NPDES permit conditions;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 85% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 85% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(11) Little Bullfrog Creek. The bacteriological TMDL for Little Bullfrog Creek is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2004 to 2007 period, will require a 74% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2004 to 2007 period, will require a 74% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(12) Lower Rocky Creek. The bacteriological TMDL for Lower Rocky Creek is 43 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 83% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 83% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(13) Moccasin Creek (tidal). The bacteriological TMDL for Moccasin Creek (tidal) is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2005 to 2006 period, will require a 60% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2005 to 2006 period, will require a 60% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(14) Mullet Creek (freshwater). The bacteriological TMDL for Mullet Creek (freshwater) is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2005 period, will require a 57% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2005 period, will require a 57% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(15) Mullet Creek (tidal). The bacteriological TMDL for Mullet Creek (tidal) is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from 2006, will require a 49% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from 2006, will require a 49% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(16) Rocky Creek. The bacteriological TMDL for Rocky Creek is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) WLAs for the Hillsborough County Rivers Oaks Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (FL0027821) and the Hillsborough County Northwest Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (FL0041670) are that they meet the facilities' permit limits;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 58% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 58% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(17) Sweetwater Creek. The bacteriological TMDL for Sweetwater Creek is 400 counts/100mL for fecal coliform, and is allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLA for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 44% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LA for nonpoint sources is to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the fecal coliform criteria which, based on the measured concentrations from the 2000 to 2007 period, will require a 44% reduction of sources contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

(18) Bellows Lake (also known as East Lake). The TMDLs to address the low DO (addresses downstream impairment) and nutrient impairments are an annual average TN of 1.40 mg/L, an annual average TP of 0.055 mg/L, and an annual average BOD of 2.00 mg/L and are allocated as follows:

(a) The WLA for wastewater point sources is not applicable;

(b) The WLAs for discharges subject to the Department's NPDES MS4 Permitting Program are to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the DO and nutrient criteria which, based on the measured concentrations in the 2005-2006 period, will require a 30.5% reduction of TN, a 33.3% reduction in TP, and a 63.3% reduction of BOD at sources that are contributing to exceedances of the criteria; and

(c) The LAs for nonpoint sources are to address anthropogenic sources in the basin such that in-stream concentrations meet the DO and nutrient criteria which, based on the measured concentrations in the 2005 -2006 period, will require a 30.5% reduction of TN, a 33.3% reduction in TP, and a 63.3% reduction in BOD of sources that are contributing to exceedances of the criteria.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-304.600

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.067 FS. Law Implemented 403.061, 403.062, 403.067 FS.

New 11-11-10, Amended 9-9-12, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 081, April 27, 2021 effective 5/9/2021.

New 11-11-10, Amended 9-9-12, 5-9-21.