Rhine Creek IA 02-IOW-6412

Prior to the 2008 Section 305(b) cycle, this stream segment was classified only for general uses.  Due to changes in Iowa’s surface water classification that were approved by U.S. EPA in February 2008, all perennial rivers and streams and all intermittent streams with perennial pools that are not specifically listed in the Iowa surface water classification are presumptively designated as Class A1 and Class B(WW1) waters.  Results of a use attainability analysis, however, suggest that this stream segment lacks the physical characteristics to support designated uses for either contact recreation or aquatic life and thus should remain a general use-only stream segment.