Iron County, Wisconsin
UC14
2307600
125.33
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
Owl Lake is on the 303d list due to mercury from atmospheric deposition. It is also listed as an Outstanding Resource Water (ORW).
Quality WWSF community present. Sat TSI package score is "good" based on natural community.
Fish:
2003 Baseline, Fall walleye Recruitment:
LMB, BG, PS, YP, RB, mudminnow common; Walleye present. Walleye YOY 2.7/Acre
Water Sampling:
Satellite TSI package: Good, 48, MesotrophicPollutant
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
630
Listing Date
4/1/1998