Waushara County, Wisconsin
WR02
243700
0.00 - 9.56
9.56
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
This water was assessed during the 2014 listing cycle; chloride sample data clearly met 2014 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Fish and Aquatic Life use. Phosphorus sample data nearly met (May Meet) 2014 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Fish and Aquatic Life use and biological sample data, macroinvertebrate or fish Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI), scored in the fair to excellent condition categories. Further monitoring may be recommended.
This water was assessed during the 2016 listing cycle; temperature data exceeded 2016 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Fish and Aquatic Life use.
This water was assessed during the 2018 listing cycle; chloride clearly meets and new total phosphorus sample data may meet 2018 WisCALM listing criteria for the Fish and Aquatic Life use; however temperature data indicated impairment.
High phosphorus levels were documented in 2026 and an impairment for high phosphorus levels was added. The TP impairment is covered by an existing TMDL. Pollutant
Total Phosphorus
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
Impairment Unknown
Current Use
Unsupported Aquatic Life
Listing Status
Proposed for List
Attainable Use
WWSF - Warmwater Sport Fishery
Priority
Not Applicable
Designated Use
WWSF - Warmwater Sport Fishery
303(d) ID
2026-97
Listing Date
4/1/2026
Pollutant
Unknown Pollutant
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
Elevated Water Temperature
Current Use
Unsupported Aquatic Life
Listing Status
303d Listed
Attainable Use
WWSF - Warmwater Sport Fishery
Priority
Low
Designated Use
WWSF - Warmwater Sport Fishery
303(d) ID
2016-046
Listing Date
4/1/2016
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2016 listing cycle; temperature data exceeded 2016 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Fish and Aquatic Life use.
Date
8/30/2015