Ashland County, Wisconsin
LS08
2753770
16.62
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
On 303d list, updated in 2006 to add PAH as pollutant. The Chequamegon Bay Ashland Coal Tar Site (a former manufactured coal gas plant (MGP) location) is located in this area. Also, the bay is known to have eursian watermilfoil.
Pollutant
PAHs
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
PAHs Contaminated Sediments, Chronic Aquatic Toxicity
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
72
Listing Date
4/1/1998