Oneida County, Wisconsin
UW44
1609100
1,010.50
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
This water was originally listed as impaired in 1998 due to mercury concentrations in fish tissue. The water was delisted in 2006. However, this water was assessed for the 2012 listing cycle and listed as impaired due to mercury levels in fish tissue. Specific fish consumption advice for walleye greater than 24 inches in length and yellow perch (all sizes) was issued in 2010.
Planting Ground Lake was evaluated every two-year cycle from 2014 to 2024; phosphorus and algae data indicated a healthy system.Pollutant
Mercury
Listed For
Fish Consumption
Impairments
Mercury 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
2012-154
Listing Date
4/1/2012
Impaired Water Notes
This water was originally listed as impaired in 1998 due to mercury concentrations in fish tissue. The water was delisted in 2006. However, this water was assessed for the 2012 listing cycle and listed as impaired due to mercury levels in fish tissue. Specific fish consumption advice for walleye greater than 24 inches in length and yellow perch (all sizes) was issued in 2010.
Date
1/11/2012