Sawyer, Washburn County, Wisconsin
LC11
2113000
368.00
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
Birch Lake was evaluated in the 2022 cycle; phosphorus levels were too high and there were excess algal blooms. 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). New water quality data reviewed in the 2024 cycle indicated no additional pollutants.Pollutant
Total Phosphorus
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
Impairment Unknown, Excess Algal Growth
Current Use
Unsupported Aquatic Life
Listing Status
303d Listed
Attainable Use
Default - Fish and Aquatic Life
Priority
Low
Designated Use
Default - Fish and Aquatic Life
303(d) ID
2022-034
Listing Date
4/1/2022
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2022 cycle; new phosphorus sample data exceeded 2022 WisCALM listing criteria for Recreation and Aquatic Life use. Chlorophyll-a data exceeded REC thresholds. This water is covered by the Red Cedar River Basin Nine Key Element Plan (expires 2026).
Date
6/11/2021