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LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Assessment Point Basins
Land Use
Agriculture
Commercial
800 1,600
Civil Division
Feet
Land Use
Map: MN-5
3,200
Measure
Standard/Target
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
400 counts/100 ml
5 mg/l
17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
Planning Guideline
Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency
and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index
ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
0.1 mg/l
indicator only
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0
Very Good
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Good
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Moderate to Poor
Monthly chloride
grab samples (CL
not from models)
Inconclusive (no
winter data)
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Good
Monthly fecal
coliform
Good to Moderate
Monthly
phosphorus
Monthly
suspended solids
Moderate
Moderate
Very Good
Good
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonably low at this location.
Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site rarely fall
below this level.
For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml).
The counts on majority of the days are below 400. This site exhibits fewer spikes of above 5,000 counts than many of
the downstream sites.
Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most days are at or below the
0.1 mg/l planning guideline, but occasionally, the concentrations exceed 0.5 mg/l.
Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and
invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25
mg/l during most of the days and the concentrations of suspended solids do not exceed 125 mg/l on any day
These samples exhibit chloride concentrations that are below those that are toxic to fish and invertebrates. Concentrations
measured in March consistently exceed the chronic toxicity threshold. However, a common source of chloride is road salt
and there is no winter data. Note that concentrations in the March samples (which include snow melt and spring runoff)
are higher than the rest of the year. However, chloride concentrations during the winter would be expected to be greater
than those measured in March.
Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer. This is normal due to the decreased solubility of
oxygen in warmer water. Conditions in early-to-mid summer approach the dissolved oxygen standard. While this is not a
problem, it suggests that small amounts of additional organic inputs or algal growth may increase biochemical oxygen
demand and create problems.
While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median and 75th percentile values
decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also
note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt.
In most months, phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline 25% to 50% of the time. Note that the lowest
range of concentrations increase in the late spring and early summer, possibly related to fertilizer runoff.
The concentrations of suspended solids are relatively low year-round and lower during the winter months. The lower
concentrations during the winter are probably related to a number of factors including frozen conditions and low-impact
storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Figure
Chloride by flow
(Cl not from
models)
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Inconclusive (no
As the field data used to develop this figure do not include samples from the winter, it is impossible to draw accurate
winter data)
conclusions regarding chloride from this figure.
Good
Fecal coliform by
flow
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Moderate to Poor
Suspended solids
by flow
Very Good to
Good
Note the slight decline in the concentration of dissolved oxygen that occurs at low flows. This is likely due to a
combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the
warm summer months).
Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5
years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point loads are present. Note that during any
period with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard 75% of the time. During low flows,
the standard is met more than 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating,
swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading.
Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high and low flows. This suggests a background source of phosphorus that is
particularly noticeable during low flows as well as non-point loading of phosphorus at high flows (likely associated with
suspended sediment).
The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources.
The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended
stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
RI-16
0.33
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Assessment
Point
MN-5
Menomonee River
at WashingtonWaukesha County
Line
Water Quality
Indicator
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
(annual)
Dissolved Oxygen
Statistic
68
205
202
890
82
105
125
Mean (mg/l)
10.5
Median (mg/l)
10.7
0.097
Median (mg/l)
0.063
70
Mean (mg/l)
1.21
Median (mg/l)
1.08
Mean (mg/l)
10.2
Median (mg/l)
Copper
99
Mean (mg/l)
1,417
Condition
Existing
Mean (mg/l)
0.0041
Median (mg/l)
0.0016
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
Concentration (mg/L)
1000
100
10
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
100
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.E+05
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Dry
Conditions
Low
Flows
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.00
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1000
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
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100
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LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
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LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
UPPER KELLY
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LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Routing Reach Tributary Area
Watersheds
Waterbodies
Civil Divisions
0 2,5005,000
Feet
MN Watershed
Model Reach Tributary Area
10,000
!
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Mequon Road
Main St.
Brown D
MN-6
LEGEND
!
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Assessment Points
Watersheds
CSO
SSO
Water
NCCW
Waterbodies
Civil Division
850 1,700
Feet
Assessment Point
Map: MN-6
3,400
!
!
Mequon Road
Main St.
Brown D
MN-6
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Assessment Point Basins
Land Use
Agriculture
Commercial
850 1,700
Civil Division
Feet
Land Use
Map: MN-6
3,400
Measure
Standard/Target
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
400 counts/100 ml
5 mg/l
17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
Planning Guideline
Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency
and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index
ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
0.1 mg/l
indicator only
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0
Good
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Good
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Good
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Good
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Good to Moderate
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate
Monthly
phosphorus
Very Good to
Good
Monthly
suspended solids
Good
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Figure
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water
Good
Fecal coliform by
flow
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Suspended solids
by flow
Good
Good
agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). This is
somewhat natural, but may be exacerbated by alterations in the stream and watershed (for example, a concrete-lined
channel).
Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during any period with the highest
flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard more than 75% of the time. During dry conditions and low
flows, the standard is met more than 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating,
swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading.
Concentrations of phosphorus are lowest at high and low flows. This suggests that the inputs are primarily non-point
sources that are activated during small storms, but that are diluted by heavy storms.
The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources.
The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended
stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
834
Nor-X-Way Channel
0.48
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul
Assessment
Point
MN-6
Nor-X-Way
Channel
Water Quality
Indicator
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
(annual)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
Copper
3,261
72
208
200
1,962
83
113
114
Mean (mg/l)
10.0
Median (mg/l)
9.9
100
Mean (mg/l)
0.056
Median (mg/l)
0.038
Condition
Existing
90
Mean (mg/l)
0.75
Median (mg/l)
0.70
Mean (mg/l)
16.0
Median (mg/l)
4.3
Mean (mg/l)
0.0037
Median (mg/l)
0.0011
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
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0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
100
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.E+05
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Dry
Conditions
Low
Flows
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
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Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1000
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
45
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
RG
UR
BU
RB
C
AR
DA
ED
CE
43
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
N
ON
UO
EQ
QU
ME
41
t
u
45
t
u
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
WILLOW CREEK
43
45
t
u
41
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
ND
EN
A LL E
G LL E
DA
E
LILLY CREEK
45
t
u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
WA
AU
M II LL W
UK
KE
EE
E
45
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
A
SA
OS
A TT O
WA
UW
AU
WA
43
UNDERWOOD CREEK
41
t
u
94
18
t
u
DOUSMAN DITCH
18
t
u
18
t
u
94
o ff
S
SH
HA
A
94
18
t
u
894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
ES
S TT A
A LL LL II S
S
41
t
u
HONEY CREEK
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
N
NE
EW
W B
BE
ER
R LL II N
N
45
t
u
94
894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
D
E LL D
N FF II E
G
EN
EE
RE
GR
43
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Combined Sewer Area
Civil Divisions
0.5
1
Miles
Watershed Map
2
"
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"
)T
45
t
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M
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Y
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)
C
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145
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57
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N.
PIG
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N
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Y
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)
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NO
MO
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BR
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)
RIVER
41
t
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MENOM
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W.
45
t
u
@
?
167
@
?
167
Y
"
)
57
@
?
181
BAR
CREEK
175
@
?
145
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
WILLOW CREEK
LAC
du
COURS
ER
WIL LOW
FISH
RIV
Q
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)
AY
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)F
NOR-X
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@
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B
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
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DA
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EN
A LL E
ND
G LL E
@
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Y
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)
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VV
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)
@
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45
t
u
@
?
LILLY
74
S
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)
S
"
)
57
100
SUS SEX
E
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)
VV
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43
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YY
E
CR E
@
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181
K
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BUTLER DITCH
"
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CREEK
Y
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?
190
@
?
@
?
190
190
@
?
41
t
u
100
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
AU
WA
UK
KE
EE
E
M II LL W
PE
45
t
u
UN
ER
RIV
M
"
)
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
O
A
W
A RIVER
SA
OS
A TTMENOMONEE
WLOWER
UW
WA
AU
OD
RW O
RIV
ER
DE
UKE
WA
M
"
)
94
18
t
u
DITCH
Y
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ONE E
RIVER
K
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CR
DOUSMAN DITCH
"
)
43
MENO
M
TJ
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94
t
u
18
@
?
59
@
?
@
?
181
894
AR
PL
PO
@
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59
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?
59
59
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RIV
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
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S TT A
A LL LL II S
S
@
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100
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D
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41
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u
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45
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100
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164
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43
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CR E
W
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@
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Y
NE
HONEY CREEK
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HO
ES
"
)
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CR
"
)
NN
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
N
NE
EW
W B
BE
ER
R LL II N
N
9
32
LYONS
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D
"
)
@
?
KINNICKINNIC
D
"
)
@
?
18
t
u
94
CRE
E
CREEK
A
A
41
t
u
18
t
u
DEER
FT
"
)
MILL
UNDERWOOD CREEK
FOX
DOUSMAN
57
145
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
@
?
@
?
@
?
@
?
190
164
K
EE
"
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K
"
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JJ
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CREEK
LILLY CREEK
"
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"
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W
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)
145
74
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WHIT
@
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@
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W
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N
IA
ER
RIV
RI V ER
@
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W
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)
32
.
CR
ER
175
@
?
181
O NE
RIV
100
@
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YY
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)
@
?
WAUK
E
MIL
41
t
u
NEE
MO
Y
"
)
100
NO
ME
74
@
?
43
100
@
?
74
57
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CREEK
32
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45
t
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145
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Q
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57
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LITTLE
LAKE
CH
AN
NE
L
BARK
W
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)
IN
D
AMY
BELL
LAKE
32
ME
NO
MO
NE
E
175
@
?
@
?
VE
R
145
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
ME
EQ
QU
UO
ON
N
@
?
43
RI
167
CREEK
EE
E
CRE
N
MO
@
?
PIT
LAKE
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
GR
RE
EE
EN
N FF II E
E LL D
D
36
N
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24
94
@
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38
CR.
894
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RK
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OK
119
ES
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)
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
UPPER KELLY
LAKE
LOWER KELLY
LAKE
@
?
24
0 2,600 5,200
Feet
Aerial Map
10,400
45
t
u
MN-1
43
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
ME
EQ
QU
UO
ON
N
MN-1
MN-3
41
t
u
MN-2
!!
MN-3
MN-10
MN-2
45
t
u
MN-10
MN-6
MN-5
MN-4
MN-4
MN-5
MN-11
43
MN-6
!
MN-9
45
t
u
41
t
u
MN-7
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
G LL E
E
DA
ND
EN
A LL E
MN-7
45
t
u
MN-12
!!
MN-8
MN-9
43
MN-11
!
!
MN-12
MN-8
MN-15
41
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
AU
UK
KE
EE
WA
E
M II LL W
45
t
u
MN-13
MN-14
MN-13
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
A
SA
OS
A TT O
WA
UW
AU
WA
43
!
!
MN-16 !
MN-17
MN-17
MN-14
94
MN-15
41
t
u
18
t
u
18
t
u
94
MN-18
94
A
A
18
t
u
! MN-18
18
t
u
894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
ES
S TT A
A LL LL II S
S
41
t
u
MN-16
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
N
NE
EW
W B
BE
ER
R LL II N
N
45
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
GR
RE
EE
EN
N FF II E
E LL D
D
94
894
43
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Routing Reach Tributary Area
Watersheds
Waterbodies
Civil Divisions
0 2,5005,000
Feet
MN Watershed
Model Reach Tributary Area
10,000
Main St.
!
MN-7
!
!
!
Capitol Dr.
LEGEND
!
"
"
Assessment Points
Watersheds
CSO
SSO
Water
NCCW
Waterbodies
Civil Division
800 1,600
Feet
Assessment Point
Map: MN-7
3,200
Main St.
!
MN-7
!
!
!
Capitol Dr.
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Assessment Point Basins
Land Use
Agriculture
Commercial
800 1,600
Civil Division
Feet
Land Use
Map: MN-7
3,200
Measure
Standard/Target
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
400 counts/100 ml
5 mg/l
17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
Planning Guideline
Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency
and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index
ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
0.1 mg/l
indicator only
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0
Good
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Good
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Good
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Moderate to Poor
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate
Monthly
phosphorus
Good to Moderate
Monthly
suspended solids
Good
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Figure
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Note the decline of dissolved oxygen concentrations during low flows; the standard is met only half of the time. This is
Moderate
Fecal coliform by
flow
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Good
Suspended solids
by flow
Good
likely due to a combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated
with the warm summer months). This is somewhat natural, but may be exacerbated by human-caused alterations of the
stream and watershed.
Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during periods with the highest flows,
fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard more 75% of the time. During dry conditions and low flows, the
standard is met more than 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming,
wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading.
Concentrations of phosphorus are highest at high flows. This suggests that the phosphorus inputs are primarily non-point
sources. Much of the phosphorus is likely sediment-associated, particularly under moist conditions. Note the similarities
between the phosphorus and suspended solids data.
The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources.
The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended
stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
841
Lilly Creek
0.69
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Assessment
Point
MN-7
Lilly Creek
Water Quality
Indicator
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
(annual)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
Copper
2,427
69
359
89
1,416
81
265
38
Mean (mg/l)
9.3
Median (mg/l)
9.3
92
Mean (mg/l)
0.063
Median (mg/l)
0.040
Condition
Existing
85
Mean (mg/l)
0.74
Median (mg/l)
0.67
Mean (mg/l)
19.0
Median (mg/l)
7.9
Mean (mg/l)
0.0051
Median (mg/l)
0.0013
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
100
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.E+05
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.00
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1000
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
45
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
RG
UR
BU
RB
C
AR
DA
ED
CE
43
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
N
ON
UO
EQ
QU
ME
41
t
u
45
t
u
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
WILLOW CREEK
43
45
t
u
41
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
ND
EN
A LL E
G LL E
DA
E
LILLY CREEK
45
t
u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
WA
AU
M II LL W
UK
KE
EE
E
45
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
A
SA
OS
A TT O
WA
UW
AU
WA
43
UNDERWOOD CREEK
41
t
u
94
18
t
u
DOUSMAN DITCH
18
t
u
18
t
u
94
o ff
S
SH
HA
A
94
18
t
u
894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
ES
S TT A
A LL LL II S
S
41
t
u
HONEY CREEK
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
N
NE
EW
W B
BE
ER
R LL II N
N
45
t
u
94
894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
D
E LL D
N FF II E
G
EN
EE
RE
GR
43
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Combined Sewer Area
Civil Divisions
0.5
1
Miles
Watershed Map
2
"
)T
"
)T
45
t
u
M
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G
"
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Y
"
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C
"
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@
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145
M
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C
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@
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181
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57
BR.
N.
PIG
EO
N
NO
Y
"
)
ME
NO
MO
.
NEE
BR
"
)
RIVER
41
t
u
NE
"
)F
RI
VE
R
MENOM
O
W.
45
t
u
@
?
167
@
?
167
Y
"
)
57
@
?
181
BAR
CREEK
175
@
?
145
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
WILLOW CREEK
LAC
du
COURS
ER
WIL LOW
FISH
RIV
Q
"
)
AY
"
)F
NOR-X
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@
?
ME
B
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)
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
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DA
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EN
A LL E
ND
G LL E
@
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Y
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V
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VV
"
)
@
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45
t
u
@
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LILLY
74
S
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S
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)
57
100
SUS SEX
E
"
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VV
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43
"
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YY
E
CR E
@
?
181
K
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LINCOLN
BUTLER DITCH
"
)J
CREEK
Y
"
)
@
?
190
@
?
@
?
190
190
@
?
41
t
u
100
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
AU
WA
UK
KE
EE
E
M II LL W
PE
45
t
u
UN
ER
RIV
M
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)
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
O
A
W
A RIVER
SA
OS
A TTMENOMONEE
WLOWER
UW
WA
AU
OD
RW O
RIV
ER
DE
UKE
WA
M
"
)
94
18
t
u
DITCH
Y
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JJ
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RIVER
K
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CR
DOUSMAN DITCH
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43
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M
TJ
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94
t
u
18
@
?
59
@
?
@
?
181
894
AR
PL
PO
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59
@
?
59
59
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RIV
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
ES
S TT A
A LL LL II S
S
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41
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100
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164
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W
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NE
HONEY CREEK
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ES
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CR
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)
NN
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
N
NE
EW
W B
BE
ER
R LL II N
N
9
32
LYONS
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D
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)
@
?
KINNICKINNIC
D
"
)
@
?
18
t
u
94
CRE
E
CREEK
A
A
41
t
u
18
t
u
DEER
FT
"
)
MILL
UNDERWOOD CREEK
FOX
DOUSMAN
57
145
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
@
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?
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?
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190
164
K
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CREEK
LILLY CREEK
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145
74
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WHIT
@
?
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W
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IA
ER
RIV
RI V ER
@
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32
.
CR
ER
175
@
?
181
O NE
RIV
100
@
?
YY
"
)
@
?
WAUK
E
MIL
41
t
u
NEE
MO
Y
"
)
100
NO
ME
74
@
?
43
100
@
?
74
57
@
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CREEK
32
@
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45
t
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@
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145
@
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Q
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57
@
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Q
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LITTLE
LAKE
CH
AN
NE
L
BARK
W
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D
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BELL
LAKE
32
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NO
MO
NE
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175
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R
145
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
ME
EQ
QU
UO
ON
N
@
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43
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167
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N
MO
@
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PIT
LAKE
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
GR
RE
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D
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119
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LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
UPPER KELLY
LAKE
LOWER KELLY
LAKE
@
?
24
0 2,600 5,200
Feet
Aerial Map
10,400
45
t
u
MN-1
43
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
ME
EQ
QU
UO
ON
N
MN-1
MN-3
41
t
u
MN-2
!!
MN-3
MN-10
MN-2
45
t
u
MN-10
MN-6
MN-5
MN-4
MN-4
MN-5
MN-11
43
MN-6
!
MN-9
45
t
u
41
t
u
MN-7
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
G LL E
E
DA
ND
EN
A LL E
MN-7
45
t
u
MN-12
!!
MN-8
MN-9
43
MN-11
!
!
MN-12
MN-8
MN-15
41
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
AU
UK
KE
EE
WA
E
M II LL W
45
t
u
MN-13
MN-14
MN-13
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
A
SA
OS
A TT O
WA
UW
AU
WA
43
!
!
MN-16 !
MN-17
MN-17
MN-14
94
MN-15
41
t
u
18
t
u
18
t
u
94
MN-18
94
A
A
18
t
u
! MN-18
18
t
u
894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
ES
S TT A
A LL LL II S
S
41
t
u
MN-16
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
N
NE
EW
W B
BE
ER
R LL II N
N
45
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
GR
RE
EE
EN
N FF II E
E LL D
D
94
894
43
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Routing Reach Tributary Area
Watersheds
Waterbodies
Civil Divisions
0 2,5005,000
Feet
MN Watershed
Model Reach Tributary Area
10,000
MN-8
!
!
Capitol Dr.
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
Rd.
LEGEND
!
"
"
Assessment Points
Watersheds
CSO
SSO
Water
NCCW
Waterbodies
Civil Division
800 1,600
Feet
Assessment Point
Map: MN-8
3,200
MN-8
!
!
Capitol Dr.
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
Rd.
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Assessment Point Basins
Land Use
Agriculture
Commercial
800 1,600
Civil Division
Feet
Land Use
Map: MN-8
3,200
Measure
Standard/Target
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
400 counts/100 ml
5 mg/l
17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
Planning Guideline
Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency
and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index
ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
0.1 mg/l
indicator only
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0
Good
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Moderate
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Good
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Good
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Moderate to Poor
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate
Monthly
phosphorus
Monthly
suspended solids
Good to Moderate
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Good
Figure
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations at low flows; the standard is met 75% of the time. This is likely due
Moderate
Fecal coliform by
flow
Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Good to Moderate
Suspended solids
by flow
Good
to a combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the
warm summer months). This is somewhat natural, but is likely exacerbated by human-caused alterations in the stream and
watershed.
Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5
years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point loads are already present. Note that
during periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform exceeds the regulatory standard. During dry conditions and low
flows, the standard is met more than 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating,
swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading.
Concentrations of phosphorus are highest at high flows. This suggests that the phosphorus inputs are primarily non-point
sources. Much of the phosphorus is likely associated with sediment. Note the similarities between the phosphorus and
suspended solids data.
The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources.
The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended
stream sediments.
Flashiness index
Reach
855
Location
Butler Ditch
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Assessment
Point
MN-8
Butler Ditch
Water Quality
Indicator
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
(annual)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
Copper
2,425
64
424
82
1,325
79
286
31
Mean (mg/l)
9.6
Median (mg/l)
9.3
93
Mean (mg/l)
0.065
Median (mg/l)
0.042
Condition
Existing
85
Mean (mg/l)
0.68
Median (mg/l)
0.62
Mean (mg/l)
17.5
Median (mg/l)
7.9
Mean (mg/l)
0.0046
Median (mg/l)
0.0014
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
AverageTP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
100
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.E+05
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.00
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1000
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
45
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
RG
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BU
RB
C
AR
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CE
43
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M
N
ON
UO
EQ
QU
ME
41
t
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45
t
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NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
WILLOW CREEK
43
45
t
u
41
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
ND
EN
A LL E
G LL E
DA
E
LILLY CREEK
45
t
u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41
t
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
WA
AU
M II LL W
UK
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E
45
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
A
SA
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A TT O
WA
UW
AU
WA
43
UNDERWOOD CREEK
41
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94
18
t
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DOUSMAN DITCH
18
t
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18
t
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94
o ff
S
SH
HA
A
94
18
t
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894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
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A LL LL II S
S
41
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HONEY CREEK
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
N
NE
EW
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BE
ER
R LL II N
N
45
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94
894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
D
E LL D
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G
EN
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GR
43
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Combined Sewer Area
Civil Divisions
0.5
1
Miles
Watershed Map
2
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41
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45
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@
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167
@
?
167
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57
@
?
181
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CREEK
175
@
?
145
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WILLOW CREEK
LAC
du
COURS
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FISH
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190
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190
190
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100
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SA
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UNDERWOOD CREEK
FOX
DOUSMAN
57
145
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B
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74
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LAKE
32
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175
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145
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C ii tt yy oo ff
M
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EQ
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43
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LAKE
C
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D
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LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
UPPER KELLY
LAKE
LOWER KELLY
LAKE
@
?
24
0 2,600 5,200
Feet
Aerial Map
10,400
45
t
u
MN-1
43
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
ME
EQ
QU
UO
ON
N
MN-1
MN-3
41
t
u
MN-2
!!
MN-3
MN-10
MN-2
45
t
u
MN-10
MN-6
MN-5
MN-4
MN-4
MN-5
MN-11
43
MN-6
!
MN-9
45
t
u
41
t
u
MN-7
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
G LL E
E
DA
ND
EN
A LL E
MN-7
45
t
u
MN-12
!!
MN-8
MN-9
43
MN-11
!
!
MN-12
MN-8
MN-15
41
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
AU
UK
KE
EE
WA
E
M II LL W
45
t
u
MN-13
MN-14
MN-13
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
A
SA
OS
A TT O
WA
UW
AU
WA
43
!
!
MN-16 !
MN-17
MN-17
MN-14
94
MN-15
41
t
u
18
t
u
18
t
u
94
MN-18
94
A
A
18
t
u
! MN-18
18
t
u
894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
ES
S TT A
A LL LL II S
S
41
t
u
MN-16
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
N
NE
EW
W B
BE
ER
R LL II N
N
45
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
GR
RE
EE
EN
N FF II E
E LL D
D
94
894
43
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Routing Reach Tributary Area
Watersheds
Waterbodies
Civil Divisions
0 2,5005,000
Feet
MN Watershed
Model Reach Tributary Area
10,000
Main St.
!
pp
A
!
!
MN-9
LEGEND
!
"
"
Assessment Points
Watersheds
CSO
SSO
Water
NCCW
Waterbodies
Civil Division
800 1,600
Feet
Assessment Point
Map: MN-9
3,200
Main St.
!
pp
A
!
!
MN-9
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Assessment Point Basins
Land Use
Agriculture
Commercial
800 1,600
Civil Division
Feet
Land Use
Map: MN-9
3,200
Measure
Standard/Target
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
400 counts/100 ml
5 mg/l
17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
Planning Guideline
Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency
and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index
ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
0.1 mg/l
indicator only
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0
Good
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Good
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Moderate to Poor
Monthly chloride
grab samples (CL
not from models)
Inconclusive (no
winter data)
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Good
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate
Monthly
phosphorus
Monthly
suspended solids
Moderate to Poor
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Good
Good
Figure
Chloride by flow
(Cl not from
models)
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Fecal coliform by
flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Inconclusive (no
It is difficult to assess chloride without data from the winter months; however, the data suggests that high flows may dilute
winter data)
the chloride concentration.
Good
Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Moderate to Poor
Suspended solids
by flow
Good
Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentration at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water
agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months).
Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5
years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point loads are already present. Note that during
periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard more the 75% of the time. During
low flows, the standard is met more than 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating,
swimming, wading, etc.).
Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high and low flows. This suggests a background source that is particularly
noticeable during low flows (perhaps from non-contact cooling water) as well as non-point loading of phosphorus during
medium and high flows.
The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources.
The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended
stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
RI-21
0.42
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Assessment
Point
MN-9
Menomonee River
Downstream of
Butler Ditch
Water Quality
Indicator
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
(annual)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
57
489
72
76
229
51
Mean (mg/l)
10.8
Median (mg/l)
11
99
Mean (mg/l)
0.101
Median (mg/l)
0.061
Mean (mg/l)
Mean (mg/l)
Median (mg/l)
Copper
1,571
Median (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids
2,828
Condition
Existing
69
1.08
1
15.7
6
Mean (mg/l)
0.0052
Median (mg/l)
0.0019
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
AverageTP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
Concentration (mg/L)
1000
100
10
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Dry
Conditions
Low
Flows
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
100
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.E+05
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.00
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1000
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
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LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Combined Sewer Area
Civil Divisions
0.5
1
Miles
Watershed Map
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Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
UPPER KELLY
LAKE
LOWER KELLY
LAKE
@
?
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0 2,600 5,200
Feet
Aerial Map
10,400
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MN-1
MN-3
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MN-15
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MN-13
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WA
UW
AU
WA
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MN-17
MN-17
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94
MN-15
41
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t
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t
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LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Routing Reach Tributary Area
Watersheds
Waterbodies
Civil Divisions
0 2,5005,000
Feet
MN Watershed
Model Reach Tributary Area
10,000
ad
MN-10
LEGEND
!
"
"
Assessment Points
Watersheds
CSO
SSO
Water
NCCW
Waterbodies
Civil Division
485 970
Feet
Assessment Point
Map: MN-10
1,940
ad
MN-10
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Assessment Point Basins
Land Use
Agriculture
Commercial
500 1,000
Civil Division
Feet
Land Use
Map: MN-10
2,000
Measure
Standard/Target
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
400 counts/100 ml
5 mg/l
17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
Planning Guideline
Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency
and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index
ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
0.1 mg/l
indicator only
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0
Very Good
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Good to Moderate
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Very Good to
Good
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Good
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Moderate
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate to Poor
Monthly
phosphorus
Monthly
suspended solids
Very Good to
Good
Good to Moderate
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Figure
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Good to Moderate Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased
Fecal coliform by
flow
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Good
Suspended solids
by flow
Moderate
water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Also,
note that dissolved oxygen concentrations decline during high flows, suggesting that the stormwater runoff may carry a
relatively large organic load and biochemical oxygen demand in the stream.
Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during periods with the highest flows,
fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard more the 75% of the time. During low flows, the standard is
consistently met. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the
amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading.
Concentrations of phosphorus are highest at high flows. This suggests the prevalence of non-point loads of phosphorus.
Unlike many of the other sites, the phosphorus concentrations do not appear to correlate well with suspended solids
concentration data.
The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources.
The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended
stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
861
0.31
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul
Assessment
Point
MN-10
Little Menomonee
Creek
Water Quality
Indicator
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
(annual)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
Copper
4,970
57
438
91
3,710
73
201
62
Mean (mg/l)
9.2
Median (mg/l)
9.2
97
Mean (mg/l)
0.061
Median (mg/l)
0.049
Condition
Existing
89
Mean (mg/l)
1.06
Median (mg/l)
0.93
Mean (mg/l)
24.6
Median (mg/l)
10.8
Mean (mg/l)
0.0031
Median (mg/l)
0.0014
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
100
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.E+05
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.00
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1000
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
45
t
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C
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41
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43
45
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C
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EN
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45
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43
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41
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45
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C
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43
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Combined Sewer Area
Civil Divisions
0.5
1
Miles
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Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
UPPER KELLY
LAKE
LOWER KELLY
LAKE
@
?
24
0 2,600 5,200
Feet
Aerial Map
10,400
45
t
u
MN-1
43
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
ME
EQ
QU
UO
ON
N
MN-1
MN-3
41
t
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MN-2
!!
MN-3
MN-10
MN-2
45
t
u
MN-10
MN-6
MN-5
MN-4
MN-4
MN-5
MN-11
43
MN-6
!
MN-9
45
t
u
41
t
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MN-7
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
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E
DA
ND
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A LL E
MN-7
45
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!!
MN-8
MN-9
43
MN-11
!
!
MN-12
MN-8
MN-15
41
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B
BR
RO
OO
OK
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C ii tt yy oo ff
M
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45
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MN-14
MN-13
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
A
SA
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A TT O
WA
UW
AU
WA
43
!
!
MN-16 !
MN-17
MN-17
MN-14
94
MN-15
41
t
u
18
t
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18
t
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94
MN-18
94
A
A
18
t
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! MN-18
18
t
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894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
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A LL LL II S
S
41
t
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C
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N
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BE
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N
45
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
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D
94
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43
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Routing Reach Tributary Area
Watersheds
Waterbodies
Civil Divisions
0 2,5005,000
Feet
MN Watershed
Model Reach Tributary Area
10,000
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
M EE Q
QU
UO
ON
N
Mequon Road
Mequon Road
G
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d.
Bay R
Green
n
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76th St.
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D
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La
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n
to
le
pp
v.
v.
MN-11
!
!
LEGEND
!
"
"
Assessment Points
Watersheds
CSO
SSO
Water
NCCW
Waterbodies
0 1,2002,400
Civil Division
Feet
Assessment Point
Map: MN-11
4,800
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
ME
EQ
QU
UO
ON
N
Mequon Road
Mequon Road
G
G
d.
Bay R
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n
Fo
76th St.
ain St.
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D
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c
A
le
pp
v.
A
n
to
v.
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!
!
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Assessment Point Basins
Land Use
Agriculture
Commercial
1,250 2,500
Civil Division
Feet
Land Use
Map: MN-11
5,000
Measure
Standard/Target
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
400 counts/100 ml
5 mg/l
17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
Planning Guideline
Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency
and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index
ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
0.1 mg/l
indicator only
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0
Good
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Good to Moderate
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Good
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Very Good to
Good
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Moderate
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate to Poor
Monthly
phosphorus
Monthly
suspended solids
Very Good to
Good
Very Good
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Figure
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Fecal coliform by
flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Good
Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Good
Suspended solids
by flow
Good
agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months).
Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during periods with the highest flows,
fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard nearly all of the time. During low flows, the standard is met
consistently. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the
amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading.
Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high flows. This suggests the dominance of non-point sources of
phosphorus. Note also that the minimum concentration increases at low flows, possibly due to background phosphorus
sources such as non-contact cooling water.
The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources.
The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended
stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
871
0.46
Flashiness Index
Little Menomonee River (871)
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Assessment
Point
MN-11
Little Menomonee
River
Water Quality
Indicator
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
(annual)
Dissolved Oxygen
Statistic
53
700
68
Copper
4,477
70
261
48
Mean (mg/l)
10.4
Median (mg/l)
10.5
98
Mean (mg/l)
0.058
Median (mg/l)
0.043
7,777
Condition
Existing
89
Mean (mg/l)
0.58
Median (mg/l)
0.56
Mean (mg/l)
13.2
Median (mg/l)
4.6
Mean (mg/l)
0.005
Median (mg/l)
0.0017
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
100
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.E+05
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.00
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1000
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
45
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41
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43
45
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41
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C
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ND
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45
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43
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Combined Sewer Area
Civil Divisions
0.5
1
Miles
Watershed Map
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LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
UPPER KELLY
LAKE
LOWER KELLY
LAKE
@
?
24
0 2,600 5,200
Feet
Aerial Map
10,400
45
t
u
MN-1
43
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
ME
EQ
QU
UO
ON
N
MN-1
MN-3
41
t
u
MN-2
!!
MN-3
MN-10
MN-2
45
t
u
MN-10
MN-6
MN-5
MN-4
MN-4
MN-5
MN-11
43
MN-6
!
MN-9
45
t
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41
t
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MN-7
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
G LL E
E
DA
ND
EN
A LL E
MN-7
45
t
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MN-12
!!
MN-8
MN-9
43
MN-11
!
!
MN-12
MN-8
MN-15
41
t
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
AU
UK
KE
EE
WA
E
M II LL W
45
t
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MN-13
MN-14
MN-13
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
A
SA
OS
A TT O
WA
UW
AU
WA
43
!
!
MN-16 !
MN-17
MN-17
MN-14
94
MN-15
41
t
u
18
t
u
18
t
u
94
MN-18
94
A
A
18
t
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! MN-18
18
t
u
894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
ES
S TT A
A LL LL II S
S
41
t
u
MN-16
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
N
NE
EW
W B
BE
ER
R LL II N
N
45
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
GR
RE
EE
EN
N FF II E
E LL D
D
94
894
43
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Routing Reach Tributary Area
Watersheds
Waterbodies
Civil Divisions
0 2,5005,000
Feet
MN Watershed
Model Reach Tributary Area
10,000
!
!
!
MN-12
LEGEND
!
"
"
Assessment Points
Watersheds
CSO
SSO
Water
NCCW
Waterbodies
Civil Division
370 740
Feet
Assessment Point
Map: MN-12
1,480
!
!
!
MN-12
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Assessment Point Basins
Land Use
Argiculture
Commercial
375 750
Civil Division
Feet
Land Use
Map: MN-12
1,500
Measure
Standard/Target
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
400 counts/100 ml
5 mg/l
17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
Planning Guideline
Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency
and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index
ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
0.1 mg/l
indicator only
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0
Good
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Good
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Moderate to Poor
Monthly chloride
grab samples (CL
not from models)
Inconclusive (no
winter data)
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Good
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate to Poor
Monthly
phosphorus
Monthly
suspended solids
Moderate to Poor
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Very Good to
Good
Very Good
Figure
Chloride by flow
(Cl not from
models)
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Fecal coliform by
flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Inconclusive (no
It is difficult to assess chloride trends without data from the winter months; however, it appears that when chloride is not
being actively applied, some amount is in a reservoir (sediment). This chloride is gradually released and this is
winter data)
Good
Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Moderate
Suspended solids
by flow
Good
particularly noticeable during mid-to-dry conditions. During higher flow conditions, the concentration becomes diluted.
Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water
agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months).
Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5
years) would only contribute during the high flows when a substantial non-point load is already present. Note that during
periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard nearly all of the time. During low
flows, the standard is met over 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating,
swimming, wading, etc.).
Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high and low flows. This suggests a background source of phosphorus that is
particularly noticeable at low flows (possibly from non-contact cooling water) as well as non-point loads of phosphorus
during high flows.
The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources.
The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended
stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
RI-22
Hampton Avenue
0.42
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Assessment
Point
MN-12
Menomonee River
Downstream of
Little Menomonee
River
Water Quality
Indicator
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
(annual)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
50
795
31
Copper
2,175
69
348
21
Mean (mg/l)
10.7
Median (mg/l)
10.9
99
Mean (mg/l)
0.1
4,366
Median (mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Condition
Existing
0.061
69
Mean (mg/l)
1.07
Median (mg/l)
1.01
Mean (mg/l)
13.4
Median (mg/l)
5.2
Mean (mg/l)
0.0054
Median (mg/l)
0.0021
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
AverageTP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
Concentration (mg/L)
1000
100
10
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Dry
Conditions
Low
Flows
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
100
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.E+05
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.00
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1000
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
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C
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43
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Combined Sewer Area
Civil Divisions
0.5
1
Miles
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LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
UPPER KELLY
LAKE
LOWER KELLY
LAKE
@
?
24
0 2,600 5,200
Feet
Aerial Map
10,400
45
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MN-1
43
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M
ME
EQ
QU
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ON
N
MN-1
MN-3
41
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MN-2
!!
MN-3
MN-10
MN-2
45
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MN-10
MN-6
MN-5
MN-4
MN-4
MN-5
MN-11
43
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MN-9
45
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41
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
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DA
ND
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A LL E
MN-7
45
t
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MN-8
MN-9
43
MN-11
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!
MN-12
MN-8
MN-15
41
t
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
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D
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
AU
UK
KE
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M II LL W
45
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MN-13
MN-14
MN-13
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
A
SA
OS
A TT O
WA
UW
AU
WA
43
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!
MN-16 !
MN-17
MN-17
MN-14
94
MN-15
41
t
u
18
t
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18
t
u
94
MN-18
94
A
A
18
t
u
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18
t
u
894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
ES
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A LL LL II S
S
41
t
u
MN-16
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
N
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45
t
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
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43
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Routing Reach Tributary Area
Watersheds
Waterbodies
Civil Divisions
0 2,5005,000
Feet
MN Watershed
Model Reach Tributary Area
10,000
Capitol Dr.
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
MN-13
und Rd.
Greenfield Av.
LEGEND
!
"
"
Assessment Points
Watersheds
CSO
SSO
Water
NCCW
Waterbodies
Civil Division
700 1,400
Feet
Assessment Point
Map: MN-13
2,800
Capitol Dr.
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
MN-13
und Rd.
Greenfield Av.
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Assessment Point Basins
Land Use
Agriculture
Commercial
700 1,400
Civil Division
Feet
Land Use
Map: MN-13
2,800
Measure
Standard/Target
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
400 counts/100 ml
5 mg/l
17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
Planning Guideline
Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency
and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index
ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
0.1 mg/l
indicator only
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0
Good
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Moderate
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Good
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Good
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Moderate to Poor
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate to Poor
Monthly
phosphorus
Moderate
Monthly
suspended solids
Very Good
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Figure
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased
Moderate
Fecal coliform by
flow
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Moderate
Suspended solids
by flow
Good
water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). While
this is not unexpected, the concentrations of dissolved oxygen occasionally fall below desirable concentrations.
Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5
years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point source is already present. Note that during
periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard all of the time. During low flows, the
standard is met nearly all of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading,
etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading.
Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high flows and suggest the presence of non-point loads of phosphorus. The
similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data suggest that the phosphorus may be associated with
suspended sediment.
The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources.
The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended
stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
890
Underwood Creek
0.65
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Assessment
Point
MN-13
Underwood Creek
Water Quality
Indicator
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
(annual)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
Copper
9,075
61
789
44
4,377
77
404
17
Mean (mg/l)
10.1
Median (mg/l)
9.8
96
Mean (mg/l)
0.069
Median (mg/l)
0.050
Condition
Existing
83
Mean (mg/l)
0.68
Median (mg/l)
0.61
Mean (mg/l)
17.2
Median (mg/l)
7.6
Mean (mg/l)
0.0048
Median (mg/l)
0.0013
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
100
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.E+05
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.00
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1000
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
45
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
RG
UR
BU
RB
C
AR
DA
ED
CE
43
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
N
ON
UO
EQ
QU
ME
41
t
u
45
t
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NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
WILLOW CREEK
43
45
t
u
41
t
u
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
G
ND
EN
A LL E
G LL E
DA
E
LILLY CREEK
45
t
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43
BUTLER DITCH
41
t
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
B
BR
RO
OO
OK
K FF II E
E LL D
D
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
M
WA
AU
M II LL W
UK
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45
t
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
A
SA
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A TT O
WA
UW
AU
WA
43
UNDERWOOD CREEK
41
t
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94
18
t
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DOUSMAN DITCH
18
t
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18
t
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94
o ff
S
SH
HA
A
94
18
t
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894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
W
WE
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S
41
t
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C
C ii tt yy oo ff
N
NE
EW
W B
BE
ER
R LL II N
N
45
t
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94
894
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
D
E LL D
N FF II E
G
EN
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RE
GR
43
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Combined Sewer Area
Civil Divisions
0.5
1
Miles
Watershed Map
2
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57
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181
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CREEK
175
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145
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LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Routing Reach Tributary Area
Watersheds
Waterbodies
Civil Divisions
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Measure
Standard/Target
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1
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2 mg/l
17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
1
Planning Guideline
Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency
and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index
ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.
0.1 mg/l
indicator only
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Good to Moderate The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Good to Moderate
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Good
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Good
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Good to Moderate
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate
Monthly
phosphorus
Monthly
suspended solids
Good to Moderate
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Good
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is slightly high at this location.
Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site fall below
this level occasionally, but never fall below the 2 mg/l variance standard.
For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml).
The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to
determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these
conditions. As there is a variance that allows the fecal coliform to reach 2,000 counts, another goal could be to reduce
fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have fewer than 2,000 counts.
Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most of the days are at or
below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentration does not exceed 0.35 mg/l on
any day
Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy and aesthetically unpleasant. They can clog the gills of fish and
invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25
mg/l on most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 100 mg/l on some of the days.
While it is natural for dissolved oxygen concentrations to decline during warmer months, the concentrations decline
sporadically in March and during the summer and early winter this is unusual. The low concentrations in March may be
related to pollutants and biochemical oxygen demand in the runoff associated with snow melt.
While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the 75th percentile value declines
substantially in the summer and early fall. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria. Bacteria are most prevalent in
the winter and conditions are particularly poor in March. This is most likely related to snow melt.
Phosphorus concentrations are greatest in March and are likely related to snow-melt. Concentrations then decline during
the summer and early fall. This could be related to uptake by plants during the growing season.
Suspended solids concentrations are below the reference concentration most of the time. The majority of the higher
concentrations are likely related to larger rain or snow melt events that disturb bare soil.
Figure
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Fecal coliform by
flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Note that dissolved oxygen concentrations decline at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water
Good
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Good to Moderate
Suspended solids
by flow
Good
agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months).
Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5
years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point sources are already present. Note that
during any period with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the variance standard. During moist conditions,
fecal coliform exceeds the standard 50% of the time. During low flows and dry conditions, the standard is met nearly all
of the time. During these low flows would be the safest time for recreational uses (boating, wading, swimming), although
the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading.
Concentrations of phosphorus are highest at high flows, with concentrations exceeding the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline
over 50% of the time at the highest flows. This suggests the prevalence of non-point loads of phosphorus. The
similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data suggest that the phosphorus may be associated with
suspended sediment.
The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources.
The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended
stream sediments. Note that this site is located downstream of some concrete-lined reaches within the watershed. As a
result, upstream activities such as stream bank erosion and re-suspension of stream sediments likely make less of a
contribution to suspended sediment loads at this site compared to sites that are situated downstream of natural reaches that
experience these activities.
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
905
Underwood Creek
0.72
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Assessment
Point
MN-14
Underwood
Creek
Water Quality
Indicator
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
(annual)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
5,659
80
492
296
2,660
90
361
150
Mean (mg/l)
6.6
Median (mg/l)
6.3
100
Mean (mg/l)
0.052
Median (mg/l)
0.031
88
Total Nitrogen
Mean (mg/l)
0.66
Median (mg/l)
0.67
Mean (mg/l)
8.5
Median (mg/l)
5.0
Copper
Condition
Existing
Mean (mg/l)
0.0036
Median (mg/l)
0.0013
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
100
Concentration (mg/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100