Dane County, Wisconsin
LR08
804600
0.00 - 0.09
0.09
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
Bernies Beach was listed for high E. coli levels in 2008 and delisted when levels were lower in 2014. When evaluated in 2018 E. coli levels were still good, but in the 2020 cycle levels were high again so the beach is proposed for listing.Pollutant
E. coli
Listed For
Recreation
Impairments
Recreational Restrictions - Pathogens
Current Use
Restricted Recreation
Listing Status
303d Listed
Attainable Use
Recreation
Priority
Low
Designated Use
Recreation
303(d) ID
2020-134
Listing Date
4/1/2020
Impaired Water Notes
More than 35% of samples collected in 2004, 2005, and 2007 exceeded the 126 Geomean threshold. Insufficient sample numbers for 2006, 2008. 2009.
Date
10/24/2009
Impaired Water Notes
This beach was assessed for the 2014 Impaired Waters List and E. coli data did not exceed 2014 WisCALM listing criteria. This beach is proposed to be delisted.
Date
1/21/2014
Impaired Water Notes
Bernies beach was evaluated for bacteria every two years between 2014 and 2020; bacteria counts were too high. Recreation at this beach can be impeded by high bacteria levels.
Date
8/21/2019