Des Moines River IA 04-UDM-1223
from confluence with Pilot Cr. near Bradgate (S1 T92N R31W Pocahontas Co.) to confluence with Cylinder Cr. in NW 1/4 S28 T94N R31W Palo Alto Co.
Assessment Comments
Assessment is based on results of U.S. EPA/IDNR fish tissue monitoring in 2001.
Basis for Assessment
SUMMARY: Due to a lack of water quality information, the Class A (primary contact recreation) uses and Class B(WW) aquatic life uses are "not assessed." Based on results of U.S. EPA / IDNR fish tissue monitoring in 2001, fish consumption uses are assessed as "fully supported." EXPLANATION: Fish consumption uses were assessed as "fully supported" based on results of U.S. EPA / IDNR fish tissue (RAFT) monitoring near Bradgate in July 2001. Levels of all contaminants in the composite samples of fillets from channel catfish and walleye were well-below ½ of the respective FDA action levels and IDNR levels of concern.
Assessment Key Dates
| 7/24/2001 | Fish Tissue Monitoring |
Methods
| 260 | Fish tissue analysis |
Monitoring Levels
| Biological | 0 |
| Habitat | 0 |
| Physical Chemistry | 0 |
| Toxic | 0 |
| Pathogen Indicators | 0 |
| Other Health Indicators | 0 |
| Other Aquatic Life Indicators | 0 |
| # of Bio Sites | 0 |
| BioIntegrity | N/A |