Fact Sheet for Assessment Point MN-16

Watershed Restoration Plan

Assessment Point: MN-16 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-16 is also represented by: o Reach 914 o Honey Creek

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C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG

NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER

43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON

WEST BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER

LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK

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WILLOW CREEK

NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL

43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER

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C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE

LILLY CREEK

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43

BUTLER DITCH

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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

LOWER MENOMONEE RIVER

UNDERWOOD CREEK

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94
DOUSMAN DITCH

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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

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HONEY CREEK

C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N

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94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD

894

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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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74

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100

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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions

0 2,600 5,200 Feet 10,400

Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008

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MN-1
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MN-2 MN-10

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MN-12 MN-8

MN-15
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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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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

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MN-14
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MN-15 MN-17

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MN-18

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894

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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C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
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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

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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions

0 2,5005,000 Feet 10,000

MN Watershed Model Reach Tributary Area

WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008

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MN-16 Bluemound Rd.

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Greenfield Av.

C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S

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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Assessment Points CSO SSO NCCW

Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Water Waterbodies Civil Division

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Assessment Point Map: MN-16

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850 1,700 Feet

WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED

October 16, 2008

27th St

Av .

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MN-16 Bluemound Rd.

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Greenfield Av.

C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S

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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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

is Rd .

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3,400 Feet

Land Use Map: MN-16

WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October 16, 2008

850 1,700

27th St

Av .

Menomonee River - Variance Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Variance Standard - Geomean not to exceed Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Variance Standard - Less than 10% of all samples/month Variance Standard - Minimum Concentration 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 1,000 counts/100 ml 2,000 counts/100 ml 2 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l

Flashiness

indicator only

Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-16, Reach 914, Honey Creek
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 Good to Moderate The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Very Good to Good Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is slightly high at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site are consistently above this level as well as the variance standard of 2 mg/l. 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 on most of the days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentration does not exceed 0.35 mg/l on any day. 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. Note the lower dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer. This is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median 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 summer accounts for many of the below 400 days mentioned above while the winter has many of the above 5,000 days. While the ranges of concentrations are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the median concentration increases in March. This may be related to snow melt. Also, concentrations are more consistent and the 75-95% group is generally lower during the late spring, summer, and early fall. This may be related, in part, to uptake by plants during the growing season and the release of phosphorus from sediments and decomposing organic matter. Suspended solids concentrations are relatively low year-round and lower during the winter months. This is probably linked to a number of factors including frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain). In addition, the concrete-lined channel limits the amount of in-stream erosion.

Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids

Good Very Good to Good Very Good to Good Moderate

Moderate

Very Good

Figure Dissolved oxygen by flow Fecal coliform by flow

Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Note that the dissolved oxygen concentration declines during low flows (though still well above the variance standard). Good Moderate to Poor
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 sources are already present. Note that during any period with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory variance standard. During dry conditions, the variance standard is met 75% of the time and during low flows, the standard is met consistently. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream would most likely limit recreational uses to wading. Concentrations are greatest at high flows, with concentrations exceeding the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline nearly 75% of the time at the highest flows. This suggests phosphorus loads are originating primarily from non-point sources. The similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data suggest that the phosphorus may be associated with suspended sediment. 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. Note that this site is located downstream of some concrete-lined reaches within the watershed. As a result, upstream activities such as stream bank erosion and re-suspension of stream sediments likely make less of a contribution to suspended sediment loads at this site compared to sites that are situated downstream of natural reaches that experience these activities.

Phosphorus by flow Suspended solids by flow

Moderate

Good

Flashiness Index

Reach 914

Description Honey Creek

Richards Baker Flashiness Index 0.83

Average Daily Flow

Honey Creek (914) 200 AVERAGE DAILY FLOW (CFS) 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Existing Water Quality Data

Assessment Point
MN-16 Honey Creek

Water Quality Indicator

Fecal Coliform Bacteria (annual)

Statistic

Condition Existing
9,286 72 612 259 4,073 86 325 148 11.0 10.7 97 0.074 0.049 84 0.77 0.69 14.4 7.2 0.0046 0.0016

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)

Fecal Coliform Bacteria (May-September: 153 days total)

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

Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l)

Total Suspended Solids

Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l)

Copper

Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l)

Menomonee River @ Honey Creek (RI 914)

400

360

320

Average Number of Days Per Year

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)

Menomonee River @ Honey Creek (RI 914)

400

360

320

Average Number of Days Per Year

280

240

200

160

120

80

40

0 0-400 400-600 600-1000 1000-2000 2000-3000 3000-4000 4000-5000 >5000

Average Fecal Coliform (#/100ml)

Menomonee River @ Honey Creek (RI 914)

400

360

320

Average Number of Days Per Year

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

Average TP (mg/L)

Menomonee River @ Honey Creek (RI 914)

400

360

320

Average Number of Days Per Year

280

240

200

160

120

80

40

0 0-25 25-50 50-75 75-100 100-125 125-150 150-175 175-200 >200

Average TSS (mg/L)

Honey Creek Reach 914

Dissolved Oxygen
Flow Conditions 100
High Flows Moist Conditions Mid-range Flows Dry Conditions Low Flows

Special Variance Regulatory Standard (2 mg/L)

Box & Whiskers

Concentration (mg/L)

10

1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)

Modeled Flow Data

Honey Creek Reach 914

Fecal Coliform
Flow Conditions 1.E+05
High Flows Moist Conditions Mid-range Flows Dry Conditions Low Flows

Special Variance (2000 cfu/100 mL)

Box & Whiskers

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 (%)

Modeled Flow Data

Honey Creek Reach 914

Total Phosphorus
Flow Conditions 1.00
High Flows Moist Conditions Mid-range Flows Dry Conditions Low Flows

Planning Standard (0.1 mg/L)

Box & Whiskers

Concentration (mg/L)

0.10

0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)

Modeled Flow Data

Honey Creek Reach 914

Total Suspended Solids
Flow Conditions 1000
High Flows Moist Conditions Mid-range Flows Dry Conditions Low Flows

Reference Concentration (17.2 mg/L)

Box & Whiskers

Concentration (mg/L)

100

10

1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)

Modeled Flow Data