Fact Sheet for Assessment Point MN-17

Watershed Restoration Plan

Assessment Point: MN-17 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-17 is also represented by: o Reach 908 o North 70th Street o RI-09 o Menomonee River Downstream of Honey Creek

45 t u

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

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

LOWER MENOMONEE RIVER

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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175

145

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167

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ME NO MO NE E

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AMY BELL LAKE

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167 Y " )

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167

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57

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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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32

CREEK

LITTLE

@ ?
57

@ ?
145

43
WAUK E MIL

LITTLE MENOMONEE RIVER

@ ?
74

@ ?
100

ME

@ ?
100

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100

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32

UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER

@ ?
74

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74

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145
LILLY CREEK

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74

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57

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LINCOLN

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190

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190

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190

CREEK

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190 J " )

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100

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145

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57

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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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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

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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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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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CREEK

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LOWER KELLY LAKE

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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
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON

43

MN-1 MN-3
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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

MN-5 MN-11 MN-6

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MN-9

MN-7

C ii tt y o ff C y o

MN-7

GLENDALE GLENDALE

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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

! ! MN-16 ! MN-17

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

0 2,5005,000 Feet 10,000

MN Watershed Model Reach Tributary Area

WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008

MN-17
! ! !

LEGEND

!
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Assessment Points CSO SSO NCCW

Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Division

0

455 910 Feet 1,820

Assessment Point Map: MN-17

WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008

C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
!

76th S

MN-17
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uemound Rd. Bl

Greenfield Av.
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Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Routing Reach Tributary Area

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 Civil Division

445 890 Feet 1,780

Land Use Map: MN-17

WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008

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-17, Reach 908, RI-09, Menomonee River Downstream of Honey Creek (North 70th Street)
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 reasonably good 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. As there is a variance that allows the fecal coliform to reach 2,000 counts, another goal could be to find ways to decrease coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have fewer than 2,000 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 most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 0.5mg/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. 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. Note that concentrations in March samples (which include snow melt and spring runoff) are higher than the rest of the year. Winter chloride concentrations in samples would be expected to exceed Marchs chloride concentrations. Notice the decline in 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, note that the median value declines during in 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 values are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the median value increases in March. This may be related to snow melt. Also note that concentrations are lower in May (75th percentile below 0.1 mg/l); this could be due to increased plant uptake. Suspended solids are relatively low year-round and slightly 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).

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

Moderate to Poor Good Inconclusive (no winter data) Very Good to Good Moderate to Poor

Moderate to Poor Good

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 trends without data from the winter months; however, it appears that when chloride is not being actively applied, some amount is in a reservoir (sediment). This chloride is gradually released and is particularly winter data) Good Moderate to Poor
noticeable during mid-to-dry conditions. During higher flow conditions, the concentration becomes diluted. Note that the decline in dissolved oxygen occurs 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 any period with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the variance standard. During moist conditions, the counts exceed the variance standard over 50% of the time. During low flows, the variance standard is met all 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 of phosphorus that is particularly noticeable at low flows (perhaps from non-contact cooling water) as well as non-point sources of phosphorus at 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.

Phosphorus by flow Suspended solids by flow

Moderate to Poor Good

Flashiness Index

Reach RI-09

Description North 70th Street

Richards Baker Flashiness Index 0.49

Flashiness Index
North 70th Street (908) 1200 AVERAGE DAILY FLOW (CFS) 1000 800 600 400 200 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Existing Water Quality Data

Assessment Point
MN-17 Menomonee River Downstream of Honey Creek

Water Quality Indicator

Fecal Coliform Bacteria (annual)

Statistic

Condition Existing
6,926 63 1,124 196 3,622 81 496 130 11.1 11.1 100 0.111 0.074 66 1.13 1.07 16.3 6.0 0.0057 0.0024

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 @ N. 70th Street (RI 09)

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 @ N. 70th Street (RI 09)

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 @ N. 70th Street (RI 09)

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 @ N. 70th Street (RI 09)

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)

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Chloride
Flow Conditions 1000 Acute Toxicity (757 mg/L) Chronic Toxicity (395 mg/L) Box & Whiskers

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 (%)

Modeled Flow Data; Chloride Field Data

North 70th Street (RI-09) Reach 908

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

North 70th Street (RI-09) Reach 908

Fecal Coliform
Flow Conditions 1.E+05
High Flows

Regulatory Standard- Special Variance (2,000 cfu/100 mL)

Moist Conditions Mid-range Flows

Box & Whiskers

Dry Conditions Low Flows

1.E+04
C onc e ntra tion (c fu/1 0 0 m L)

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

North 70th Street (RI-09) Reach 908

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

North 70th Street (RI-09) Reach 908

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