Impaired Water - Black River (Black River (Near Medford Flowage))
Taylor County, Wisconsin
BR13
1676700
181.41 - 187.94
6.53
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
This portion of the Black River was evaluated for phosphorus and biology every two-year cycle from 2018 to 2024; phosphorus was consistently elevated and put on the Impaired Waters List in the 2024 cycle.
Listing Details
Pollutant
Total Phosphorus
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
Impairment Unknown
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
2022-070
Listing Date
4/1/2022
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2022 cycle; new phosphorus sample data nearly exceeded 2022 WisCALM listing criteria for Aquatic Life use.
Date
6/14/2021