Bacteria TMDLs
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Bacteria TMDLs
Draft TMDL Reports | Upcoming Meetings
Bacteria TMDLs are developed for waterbodies that do not meet bacteriological quality criteria designed to protect human health, which are defined in the State’s Surface Water Quality Standards (Chapter 62-302, F.A.C.). The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) uses the best available information to identify waterbodies and water segments that do not meet the applicable water quality standards, including fecal indicator bacteria (FIB), following the methods in the Impaired Waters Rule (Chapter 62-303, F.A.C.) The comprehensive list of waters not attaining standards is available through the DEP’s Watershed Assessment Section webpage. The Bacteria TMDLs described below have been established to address FIB impairments in fresh and marine waters throughout the state, that do not meet the applicable criteria for Escherichia coli (E. coli), enterococci, or fecal coliform bacteria.
Bacteria TMDL Reports
Everglades West Coast Basin
New update:
- Fecal Indicator Bacteria TMDLs for the Everglades West Coast Basin (Revised Draft October 2025)
- Fecal Indicator Bacteria TMDLs for the Everglades West Coast Basin (Revised Draft March 2024)
- Fecal Indicator Bacteria TMDLs for the Everglades West Coast Basin (Draft March 2022)
Supporting Information for TMDL Developments:
Data files updated for October 2025 TMDL version:
Previously Held Public Meeting Materials:
- Presentation on the Fecal Indicator Bacteria TMDLs for the Everglades West Coast Basin (Held on April 4th, 2024)
- Audio-Video Recording of Public Meeting (Held on April 4th, 2024)