Assess nonpoint source nitrogen contribution to the Texas coastal zone from septic systems

Summary

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi will identify pollution from on-site sewage disposal systems in Copano-Aransas, Nueces-Corpus Christi-Oso, and Baffin Bay. The goal is to present scientific evidence of nitrogen pollution from on-site sewage disposal systems to the public, quantify the nitrogen loads, and educate the public about the importance of reducing nitrogen loads to waterways.

Basics

Lower Coast
N/A
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
$165,934

Classification

  • CMP 306
Ecological Impacts (Cumulative & Secondary) Planning Water Quality Improvement

Timeline

completed
2022

Funding Sources

Source 1

20-047
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Primary
Federal
$99,560
24
2020

Source 2

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Secondary
Other
$66,374

Contacts

Responsibility
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Contact
Dr. Lin Zhang 6300 Ocean Drive, HRI 104 Corpus Christi, TX 78412 361.825.2085 Email
Responsibility
General Land Office
Contact
Coastal Resources 800.998.4456 512.475.0773