Des Moines River IA 04-UDM-1223

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 upon which to base assessments, the Class A (primary contact recreation) uses and Class B(WW) aquatic life uses remain "not assessed."  Based on results of U.S.  EPA / IDNR fish tissue monitoring in 2001, fish consumption uses remain assessed (monitored) as "fully supported."  

EXPLANATION:  Fish consumption uses remain 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.