In 2008 Virginia Dept of Environmental Quality (DEQ) identified the lower 4-mile reach of North Fork Catoctin Creek from Wheatland to north of Waterford as impaired due to poor aquatic benthic organisms.  Last year a 2-mile reach of upper North Fork in the Hillsboro area was also listed as impaired.
At 6 p.m. On August 3rd DEQ staff will present their findings as to the possible causes of the pollution.  This will include a review of stream monitoring data and an analysis of the “stressors”: nutrients, hydromodification, toxic chemicals, sediment organic matter and other possibilities. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Purcellville Library, 220 East Main Street in Purcellville.

There will be a 30-day comment period following the Public Meeting.  Virginia DEQ is looking for your input! Contact Loudoun Watershed Watch for more information.