Impaired Waters Detail - White Birch Lake

Impaired Water - White Birch Lake (White Birch Lake (Ballard Chain))

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Location

Vilas County, Wisconsin

WatershedCodeList

UC16

Waterbody ID Code

2340500

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Lake Acres

112.92

Water Condition

Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.

Notes

White Birch Lake was placed on the impaired waters list in 1998 for mercury in fish tissue. Aquatic plant communities of White Birch Lake were evaluated in the 2022 and 2024 cycles and data indicated a healthy system.

Listing Details

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

515

Listing Date

4/1/1998