TMDL/303d Projects
Refine Load Estimates
Bark_River ATTAINS
2006
Final Report Needed
Brighton Creek - 45th St.Phosphorus
Fox River (Il) - Nr New Munster Cthjb Phosphorus
Nippersink at Darling Rd Total Phosphorus
Bark River at Hwy 67 Phosphorus
Fox River (Il) - Nr New Munster Cthjb Temperature
Nippersink at Darling Rd DO
Bark River at Genessee Lake Road P
Bark River at East Sth 18 Bridge Phosphorus
MONITORING PROPOSAL
Monitor or Propose 303(d) Listing
Monthly collection, deployment, and downloading of continuous DO recording data sondes in July, August, and September. Monthly sampling in July, August, and September Collection and mailings of samples Development of TMDL by June 30, 2007.
TMDL Monitoring
The project portion of the Bark River includes that portion of the river listed on the 303(d) list for low dissolved oxygen due to excessive Phosphorus. The monitoring described below, developed in consultation with Department Staff, will assist in developing a TMDL for this portion of the Bark River. A surface water grab sample will be collected once monthly by WT Staff (July, August, September) at three locations (Hwy 18 and Utica Road, Hwy 67, and Genesee Lake Road) and analyzed for the following: Total P Total Dissolved Phosphorus (as P) Nitrogen Series Suspended Solids Chlorophyll a 120-Day Ultimate BOD