Racine County, Wisconsin
SE03
4500
0.00 - 4.43
4.43
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
This portion of the West Branch Root River Canal has high phosphorus and sediment levels which can harm plant, bug, and fish communities. 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
Low DO
Current Use
Unsupported Aquatic Life
Listing Status
303d Listed
Attainable Use
WWSF - Warmwater Sport Fishery
Priority
Medium
Designated Use
WWSF - Warmwater Sport Fishery
303(d) ID
407
Listing Date
4/1/1998
Impaired Water Notes
The West Branch of the Root River Canal is listed on the Impaired Waters List for low Dissolved Oxygen, with Phosphorus and sediment the listed causes. Diel DO monitoring in July, August, and September/October confirmed low Dissolved Oxygen levels within the West Branch of the Root River Canal. DO levels at the two West Branch monitored stations fell below 5 mg/l during Diel DO monitoring events.
In addition, the in-stream habitat of the West Branch of the Root River Canal is limited due to historical dredging, and this is significantly impacting water quality. It is recommended that when 303d listing and de-listing criteria for degraded habitat are created, that the West Branch of the Root River Canal be evaluated using these criteria, and listed as appropriate.
Date
11/9/2007
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 (expires 2024).
Date
8/1/2019
Pollutant
Sediment/Total Suspended Solids
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
Low DO
Current Use
Unsupported Aquatic Life
Listing Status
303d Listed
Attainable Use
WWSF - Warmwater Sport Fishery
Priority
Medium
Designated Use
WWSF - Warmwater Sport Fishery
303(d) ID
407
Listing Date
4/1/1998
Impaired Water Notes
The West Branch of the Root River Canal is listed on the Impaired Waters List for low Dissolved Oxygen, with Phosphorus and sediment the listed causes. Diel DO monitoring in July, August, and September/October confirmed low Dissolved Oxygen levels within the West Branch of the Root River Canal. DO levels at the two West Branch monitored stations fell below 5 mg/l during Diel DO monitoring events.
In addition, the in-stream habitat of the West Branch of the Root River Canal is limited due to historical dredging, and this is significantly impacting water quality. It is recommended that when 303d listing and de-listing criteria for degraded habitat are created, that the West Branch of the Root River Canal be evaluated using these criteria, and listed as appropriate.
Date
4/1/2008
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 (expires 2024).
Date
8/1/2019