Impaired creeks limit habitat across Los Angeles Plain

October 20, 2026

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The Los Angeles Plain ecosystem overlaps multiple EPA-designated impaired water bodies including Compton Creek, Ballona Creek, Rio Hondo, and Centinela Creek, all with established cleanup plans (TMDLs).¹ These designations indicate the waters are failing to meet their designated uses, limiting freshwater aquatic habitat quality.¹

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1. EPA ATTAINS (303(d) impaired waters)

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