Oneida County, Wisconsin
UW38
1542400
1,339.46
Condition has improved over time; water is not impaired.
Notes
Minocqua Lake was placed on the impaired waters list for high phosphorus levels in 2014; this listing was confirmed with new data every two years from 2016 to 2024. The algae and aquatic plant communities were also evaluated and found in good condition. Aquatic plant communities were evaluated in two separate years, 2014 and 2017. This water is part of the Wisconsin River TMDL.Pollutant
Total Phosphorus
Listed For
Impairments
Impairment Unknown
Current Use
Listing Status
Water Delisted
Attainable Use
Priority
Delisted 2024
Designated Use
303(d) ID
2014-251
Listing Date
4/1/2014
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2018 listing cycle; total phosphorus sample data exceed 2018 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Recreation use and Fish and Aquatic Life use, however chlorophyll data do not exceed REC or FAL thresholds.
Date
7/11/2017
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2014 listing cycle; total phosphorus sample data exceed 2014 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Recreation use and Fish and Aquatic Life use, however chlorophyll data do not exceed REC or FAL thresholds.
Date
1/10/2014
Impaired Water Notes
This water is part of the 2019 approved Wisconsin River TMDL addressing Total Phosphorus and Total Suspended Solids.
Date
6/10/2019