Chippewa, Rusk County, Wisconsin
UC01
2353600
271.76
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
Sand Lake was listed on the 303(d) list in 1998 due to mercury concentrations in fish tissue from atmospheric deposition.
This water was assessed for the 2012 listing cycle and the original listing due to mercury levels in fish tissue was confirmed. Special Fish Consumption Advisory: Walleye larger than 21".
This water was assessed during the 2016 listing cycle; chlorophyll sample data were clearly below 2016 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Recreation use and Fish and Aquatic Life use.
This water was assessed during the 2018 listing cycle; chlorophyll and new total phosphorus sample data are below 2018 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Recreation use and the Fish and Aquatic Life use.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
2012-1004
Listing Date
4/1/2012
Impaired Water Notes
Sand Lake was listed on the 303(d) list in 1998 due to mercury concentrations in fish tissue from atmospheric deposition. This water was assessed for the 2012 listing cycle and the original listing due to mercury levels in fish tissue was confirmed.
Date
3/23/2012