Assessment Comments
Assessment is based on results of an IDNR investigation of a fish kill in August 2001.
Basis for Assessment
SUMMARY: The general aquatic life uses are assessed (monitored) as "partially supported" due to occurrence of a fish kill in August 2001.
EXPLANATION: A fish kill occurred on this stream segment on August 18, 2001. The kill affected 1 mile of this unnamed tributary to Otter Creek in sections 33 and 28 to T90N, R9W, Buchanan County approximately 3 miles south of Hazleton. The kill was caused by movement of land-applied hog manure and waste milk to this unnamed creek. This kill was not related to rainfall runoff. The responsible party was identified and restitution was sought. According to DNR's assessment methodology for Section 305(b) reporting, occurrence of a single pollution-caused fish kill during the most recent three-year period (1998-2001) indicates "partial support" of the aquatic life uses. Thus, the general aquatic life uses of this stream segment were assessed as "partially supported."
