Impaired Water - Lake Superior (Lake Superior (mouth of Bois Brule River))
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Douglas County, Wisconsin
LS03, LS04, LS05
2751220
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66.09
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
The mouth of Bois Brule River flowing into Lake Superior is on the 303(d) list for PCBs and Mercury. Aquatic life in the area is impaired and the fish tissue has been found to be contaminated with the aforementioned pollutants.
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
599
Listing Date
4/1/2006
 
Pollutant
PCBs
Listed For
Fish Consumption
Impairments
PCBs 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
599
Listing Date
4/1/1998