Vilas County, Wisconsin
UC16
2340700
502.59
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
Ballard Lake is impaired by contaminated fish tissue and is on the 303(d) list due to mercury concentrations in the lake.
Ballard Lake was evaluated in the 2022 and 2024 cycles; phosphorus, algae, and aquatic plant 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
18
Listing Date
4/1/1998