Impaired Water - Fox River (Fox River)
Columbia County, Wisconsin
UF15
117900
175.98 - 183.18
7.20
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
Evaluation of this segment of the Fox River found elevated phosphorus levels in the 2022 and 2024 cycles. Evaluation of bug and fish communities in the 2016 and 2018 cycles, respectively, showed them in good condition. This water is covered by the Upper Fox-Wolf River Basins TMDL, approved in 2020.
Listing Details
Pollutant
Total Phosphorus
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
Impairment Unknown
Current Use
Unsupported Aquatic Life
Listing Status
TMDL Approved
Attainable Use
Default - Fish and Aquatic Life
Priority
Not Applicable
Designated Use
Default - Fish and Aquatic Life
303(d) ID
2022-067
Listing Date
4/1/2022
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2022 listing cycle; new phosphorus sample data exceeded 2022 WisCALM listing criteria for Aquatic Life use. This water is covered by the Upper Fox-Wolf River Basins TMDL, approved in 2020.
Date
6/10/2021