Impaired Bodies of Water in Orange County
What does this measure?
This indicator measures the health of various lakes, rivers, and streams in Orange County, New York, by identifying specific pollutants that have caused them to be listed as "impaired." The data lists the body of water’s name, the type of body of water, the type of pollutant found (e.g., total phosphorus, manganese), and the year it was listed as impaired.
Summary Statement
The data reveals that numerous waterways in Orange County have been identified as impaired due to a variety of pollutants. A significant number of entries are for the Lower Hudson Basin and Ramapo/Hackensack River watersheds, with common pollutants including manganese and total phosphorus.