Dane County, Wisconsin
LR08
804700
1.20 - 1.96
0.76
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
This segment of Wingra Creek was evaluated for chloride and temperature in 2016 and 2018; levels were appropriate for healthy aquatic communities like plants, bugs, and fish. Bacteria were evaluated in 2022; no impairment was found. Fish tissue sampling showed elevated levels of PFOS in fish tissue causing both a fish consumption advisory and an impaired listing.Pollutant
PFOS
Listed For
Fish Consumption
Impairments
PFOS 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
2022-217
Listing Date
4/1/2022
Impaired Water Notes
New fish tissue samples showed elevated PFOS concentrations, which resulted in a specific fish consumption advisory for Wingra Creek.
Date
9/30/2021