Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
SE03
5100
0.00 - 6.86
6.86
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
This segment of Ryan Creek was evaluated for phosphorus and biology in 2018. Phosphorus levels were found to be too high, which was reflected in poor bug community health. This water is covered by a restoration plan: Root River Watershed Restoration Plan (expires 2024).Pollutant
Total Phosphorus
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
Degraded Biological Community
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
2018-025
Listing Date
4/1/2018
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2018 listing cycle; new total phosphorus sample data exceed 2018 WisCALM listing criteria for the Fish and Aquatic Life use and available biological data indicate impairment (i.e. at least one macroinvertebrate or fish Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) scored in the "poor" condition category).
Date
7/3/2017
Impaired Water Notes
This stream is covered by the following restoration plan and was classified as Category 5W as a result: Root River Watershed Restoration Plan (2024).
Date
7/29/2019