Counties: Coke,
Mitchell, Nolan
Parameters: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS),
Sulfate
River Basin: Colorado River
Segment: 1411
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E.V. Spence Reservoir
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Background and Goals
The E.V. Spence Reservoir is located in Coke County. With a
surface area of 15,893 acres, it is an important source of water
for more than 300,000 people in surrounding cities, including Big
Spring, Odessa, Midland, and San Angelo. Additionally, the
reservoir serves mining and industrial uses, and it is a popular
destination for recreational fishermen. Water quality testing found
that excessive levels of sulfate and total dissolved solids
(salinity) are affecting the lake and its use for drinking water.
The goal of this project is to reduce point and nonpoint sources of
these pollutants to restore and maintain water quality standards
for the reservoir.
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TMDLs and Implementation
Plan
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Plugging a Well in the
E.V. Spence Watershed
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For More Information
For further information regarding these TMDLs, please contact
Kerry Niemann, Project Manager, at 512/239-0483, or e-mail us at tmdl@tceq.state.tx.us and
put “E.V. Spence Reservoir” in the subject line.
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