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TMDL Projects for Bacteria in Oyster Waters

Bacteria from human and animal waste may indicate the presence of disease-causing microorganisms, which pose a threat to public health. People who eat shellfish contaminated with bacteria may be at risk.

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	TMDLs and How They Are Implemented What TMDLs are and how they are used to improve water quality.

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	Copano Bay: A TMDL Project for Bacteria in Oyster-Harvesting Waters Information about the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program's project to reduce bacteria in oyster-harvesting beds of Copano Bay.

	Gulf Coastal Waters: Evaluating the Safety of Oyster Harvesting in 14 Bays Information about the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program's project to evaluate the safety of oyster harvesting in 14 bays

	Upper Coast Oyster Waters: A TMDL Project for Bacteria Information about the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program's project for bacteria in oyster waters along the upper Texas coast.