Barron County, Wisconsin
LC09
2098200
214.55
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
Lower Vermillion Lake was evaluated every two-year cycle from 2016 to 2024; in the 2022 cycle excess algal growth was identified. Phosphorus was consistently below criteria. This lake is proposed for listing on the 2022 Impaired Waters List. This water is covered by the Red Cedar River Basin Nine Key Element Plan (expires 2026).Pollutant
Unknown Pollutant
Listed For
Recreation
Impairments
Excess Algal Growth
Current Use
Restricted Recreation
Listing Status
303d Listed
Attainable Use
Recreation
Priority
Low
Designated Use
Recreation
303(d) ID
2022-087
Listing Date
4/1/2022
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2022 cycle; new chlorophyll-a sample data exceeded 2022 WisCALM listing criteria for Recreation use. This water is covered by the Red Cedar River Basin Nine Key Element Plan (expires 2026).
Date
6/11/2021