Assessment Comments
Assessment is based on results of an IDNR investigation of a fish kill in November 2001.
Basis for Assessment
SUMMARY: The general aquatic life uses are assessed (monitored) as "partially supported" based on results of an IDNR investigatio of a fish kill in November 2001. This assessment is the same as that developed for the 2002 reporting cycle.
EXPLANATION: A fish kill occurred on this stream segment on November 8, 2001. The kill affected approximately 1 mile of Smith Creek in S1, T76N, R13W, Keokuk County approximately 2.5 miles NE of What Cheer. The kill was caused by the discharge of land-applied hog manure; an estimated 8,300 fish were killed. The party responsible for the kill 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 (1999-2001) indicates "partial support" of the aquatic life uses. Thus, the general aquatic life uses of this stream segment were assessed as "partially supported."
