Decatur Lake IA 06-WEM-1727

Assessment Comments

Assessment based on surveys by IDNR Wildlife Bureau.

Basis for Assessment

SUMMARY:  The Class A (primary contact recreation uses) were "not assessed."  Continued to assess support of the Class B(LW) aquatic life uses as "not supported."  Other beneficial uses remain "not assessed."  EXPLANATION:  The level of support of the Class A (primary contact recreation) uses was changed from "not supported" to "not assessed" due to the lack of information on levels of indicator bacteria at this lake.   This change in assessment reflects a change in the DNR's Section 305(b) assessment methodology and does not reflect any known change in water quality.   The previous (1998) assessment of support of the Class B(LW) uses ("partially supported") was reviewed and approved by the DNR Wildlife Bureau in 2000.