Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
SH03
50700
0.00 - 13.58
13.58
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
This portion of the Sheboygan River, from the mouth at Lake Michigan to Sheboygan Falls dam, is on the 303d list for PCBs. This portion of the Sheboygan River was evaluated for phosphorus, biology, and chloride in 2014 and every two year cycle from 2018 to 2024. Phosphorus levels were found to be too high.Pollutant
Total Phosphorus
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
Impairment Unknown
Current Use
Unsupported Aquatic Life
Listing Status
TMDL Approved
Attainable Use
Default - Fish and Aquatic Life
Priority
Not Applicable
Designated Use
Default - Fish and Aquatic Life
303(d) ID
2014-21
Listing Date
4/1/2014
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2014 listing cycle; total phosphorus sample data exceed 2014 WisCALM listing criteria for the Fish and Aquatic Life use, however, available biological data do not indicate impairment (i.e. no macroinvertebrate or fish Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) scored in the "poor" condition category).
Date
1/20/2014
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2020 listing cycle; new total phosphorus sample data exceed 2020 WisCALM listing criteria for the Aquatic Life use, however, available biological data do not indicate impairment (i.e. no macroinvertebrate or fish Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) scored in the "poor" condition category).
Date
8/14/2019
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2022 listing cycle; new total phosphorus sample data exceed 2022 WisCALM listing criteria for the Aquatic Life use.
Date
5/24/2021
Pollutant
PCBs
Listed For
Fish Consumption
Impairments
PCBs Contaminated Fish Tissue
Current Use
Specific Restricted Fish Consumption
Listing Status
303d Listed
Attainable Use
General Fish Consumption Advice
Priority
Low
Designated Use
General Fish Consumption Advice
303(d) ID
426
Listing Date
4/1/1998
Impaired Water Notes
On 303d list for PCBs. Special Consumption Advisory - Do not eat: All resident species (including carp, walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish, northern pike, rock bass, bluegill, and crappie) of all sizes. For trout and salmon follow the Lake Michigan PCB advice.
Date
3/23/2012