Sanitary Surveys of High Risk WI Beaches: Southern WI (2 of 2)
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Purpose

In 2008 13% of Great Lakes beaches exceeded health standards; approximately 90% of those exceedances were attributed to unknown pollution sources. In this project, sanitary surveys will be conducted at all impaired beaches [CWA, 303(d)] in SE WI to identify pollution sources and drive mitigation.

Objective

In years one and two of this project sanitary surveys (SS) will be conducted at all Wisconsin beaches listed (and proposed) on the 303d list. These beaches are located on the shores of Lakes Michigan and Superior, encompassing both rural and urban settings and various stages within the investigative process (none to fairly extensive monitoring with/without mitigation measures). The US EPA Sanitary Survey tool (routine and annual) will be used to conduct site assessments for the purpose of determining probable pollutant sources and suggesting mitigation measures.

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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Nearshore Health and NPS
GLRI_00E00587-0
2010
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Reports and Documents
Sanitary Surveys of High Risk WI Beaches: Southern WI (2 of 2), GLRI review, Kleinheinz
 
Activities & Recommendations
Recreational Use Survey
In 2008 13% of Great Lakes beaches exceeded health standards; approximately 90% of those exceedances were attributed to unknown pollution sources. In this project, sanitary surveys will be conducted at all impaired beaches [CWA, 303(d)] in SE WI to identify pollution sources and drive mitigation.
 
Watershed
Pike Creek - Kenosha