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Assessment Point: MN-9 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-9 is also represented by: o Reach 848 o RI-21 o Menomonee River Downstream of Butler Ditch o 127th Street Extended
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C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
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NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
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PIG EO N
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175
145
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ME NO MO . NEE BR
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LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
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167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
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32
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167
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181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
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145
CH AN NE L
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175
CREEK
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57
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CREEK
LITTLE
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57
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145
43
WAUK E MIL
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74
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100
ME
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100
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100
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32
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74
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181
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C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
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74
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145
LILLY CREEK
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74
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BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
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190
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190
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190
CREEK
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100
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145
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57
41 t u
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164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
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DOUSMAN DITCH
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94
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C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
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100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
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36
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164
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CREEK
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UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
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MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
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MN-3
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MN-2
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MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
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MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
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MN-12
MN-9
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MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
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94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
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Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-9, Reach 848, RI-21, Menomonee River Downstream of Butler Ditch (127th St. Extended)
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Good Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site fall below this level infrequently. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. An additional goal could be to find ways to decrease fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have below 400 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning standard on about two-thirds of the days, but the concentrations exceed 1.5mg/l on some of the days. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 200 mg/l on some of the days. These samples have chloride concentrations that are below levels that are toxic to fish and invertebrates. However, a common source of chloride is road salt and there is no winter data. In other parts of the watershed, chloride is higher in March probably a residual from road salt. As this is not the case here, it is possible that chloride may not be problematic at this site. The decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. The upper portions of the ranges for each month is fairly typical; however, the lower portions of the ranges (below the 25th percentile) decline more than would be expected during the summer. This may indicate excess organic matter and biochemical oxygen demand within the stream. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median and 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. In most months, phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline about 25% to 50% of the time. Note that the phosphorus concentrations increase in March and is likely from snow melt. The maximum concentrations of suspended solids are lowest in the winter. This is likely due to frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly chloride grab samples (CL not from models) Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Figure Chloride by flow (Cl not from models) Dissolved oxygen by flow Fecal coliform by flow
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Inconclusive (no It is difficult to assess chloride without data from the winter months; however, the data suggests that high flows may dilute winter data) the chloride concentration. Good Poor
Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentration at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5 years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point loads are already present. Note that during periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard more the 75% of the time. During low flows, the standard is met more than 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.). Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high and low flows. This suggests a background source that is particularly noticeable during low flows (perhaps from non-contact cooling water) as well as non-point loading of phosphorus during medium and high flows. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach RI-21
Assessment Point
MN-9 Menomonee River Downstream of Butler Ditch
Statistic
Condition Existing
2,828 57 489 72 1,571 76 229 51 10.8 11 99 0.101 0.061 69 1.08 1 15.7 6 0.0052 0.0019
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
AverageTP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
High Flows
Moist Conditions
Mid-range Flows
Dry Conditions
Low Flows
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)