WRIA 62 WMP 032305 - Washington State Department of Ecology

March, 2005 -23- 023-1289-003.3040
3.2.4 WQUAL-3b
Problem Statement: There is a need to participate in the TMDL processes and provide input on
TMDLs for the mainstem Pend Oreille River.
Goal: Watershed Planning Implementing Body to participate in (interact and provide input to) the
TMDL processes for the mainstem of the Pend Oreille River with the objective of meeting State and
tribal (where appropriate) water quality standards.
Statute Justification: RCW 90.82.005; RCW 90.82.090(4)&(6).
Management Action(s):
WQUAL 3b-1 The Watershed Planning Implementing Body will provide input to 303(d) listings
in applicable waters of Washington, the Kalispel Tribe reservation and, where
appropriate, Idaho.
WQUAL 3b-2 The Watershed Planning Implementing Body will coordinate with agencies and
stakeholders to participate and provide input to TMDL development and
implementation for Pend Oreille River in Washington, the Kalispel Tribe
reservation and, where appropriate, Idaho.
WQUAL 3b-3 The Watershed Planning Unit strongly recommends that Ecology invite the Idaho
Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) to develop a Memorandum of
Understanding to address development and implementation of appropriate
TMDLs for the Pend Oreille River in Washington and Idaho.
3.2.5 WQUAL-4a
Problem Statement: The natural quality of drinking water provided to some communities does not
meet Washington State secondary drinking water standards.
Goal: Good quality drinking water provided to all communities in WRIA 62.
Statute Justification: RCW 90.82.048(3); RCW 90.82.070(2); RCW 90.82.090(1)&(2).
Management Action(s):
WQUAL 4a-1 Watershed Planning Implementing Body will communicate with Washington
Department of Health (WDOH) to identify the water systems / communities in
WRIA 62 that require assistance to improve drinking water quality. The
Watershed Planning Implementing Body acknowledges that WDOH has
expended effort and funds within WRIA 62 to improve the quality of water
supplied to communities where needed. The intent of this strategy is to support
WDOH’s on-going efforts through the following actions (as appropriate):
i. Purveyor education;
ii. Well and water distribution system maintenance;
iii. Water treatment; and,
iv. Development of alternative sources.
WRIA 62 WMP 032305