Elevated nutrients are a possible concern because some data show possible adverse impacts related to nutrients. Although there are some isolated incidents of elevated fecal coliform levels, these instances do not indicate a concern for the majority of the segment. Contact recreation use is not safe in this area due to ship and barge traffic. This segment in the Galveston Bay system is potentially impacted by both point and nonpoint sources of pollution. Further evaluation of available data has ruled out elevated nutrients as a possible concern.
Nickel remains as a concern, and copper, mercury, and zinc remain as possible concerns.
Lead has been eliminated as a possible concern based on recent data. This is one of the few bays in the state that is designated for protection under the Texas Coastal Preserve Program. Nickel is a possible concern.