Waukesha County, Wisconsin
UR09
848800
1,153.74
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
Lac La Belle was placed on the 303(d) impaired waters list in 1998 due to PCBs.
Lac La Belle has been evaluated for phosphorus and algae every two years between 2014 and 2024. Phosphorus levels were found to be too high for healthy plant, bug, and fish communities.Pollutant
Total Phosphorus
Listed For
Recreation
Impairments
Impairment Unknown
Current Use
Restricted Recreation
Listing Status
303d Listed
Attainable Use
Recreation
Priority
Low
Designated Use
Recreation
303(d) ID
2020-141
Listing Date
4/1/2020
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2020 listing cycle; total phosphorus sample data exceeded 2020 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Recreation use and Aquatic Life use.
Date
8/21/2019
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2022 listing cycle; total phosphorus sample data exceeded 2022 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Recreation use and Aquatic Life use.
Date
5/25/2021
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
228
Listing Date
4/1/1998