KK - WRP Part 3

Existing Water Quality Data
Assessment
Point
KK-5
Holmes Avenue
Creek
Water Quality
Indicator
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
(annual)

(May-September: 153
days total)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
Mean (cells per 100 ml)
Total Suspended Solids
Copper
5,178
Percent compliance with single sample

standard (<400 cells per 100 ml)
72
Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml)
385
Days of compliance with geometric mean

106
2,162

86
213

58
Mean (mg/l)
9.9
Median (mg/l)
9.8
Percent compliance with dissolved

oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
92
Mean (mg/l)
0.131
Median (mg/l)
0.072
Percent compliance with recommended

phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Condition
Existing
77
Mean (mg/l)
1.24
Median (mg/l)
0.91
Mean (mg/l)
9.7
Median (mg/l)
3.8
Mean (mg/l)
0.0040
Median (mg/l)
0.0009
Kinnickinnic River @ Holmes Avenue Creek (RI 830)

400
360
Average Number of Days Per Year
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400
Average Fecal Coliform (#/100ml)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
AverageTP (mg/L)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
Average TSS (mg/L)
Holmes Avenue Creek Reach 830

Dissolved Oxygen
Flow Conditions
Regulatory Standard (5 mg/L)
Box & Whiskers
100
C onc e ntra tion (m g/L)
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Flow Duration Interval (%)
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Fecal Coliform
Flow Conditions
1.E+05
Regulatory Standard (400 cfu/100 mL)

Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Box & Whiskers

Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
C onc e ntra tion (c fu/1 0 0 m L)
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Total Phosphorus
Flow Conditions
Planning Standard (0.1 mg/L)
Box & Whiskers
1.00
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Flow Conditions
Reference Concentration (17.2 mg/L)
Box & Whiskers
1000
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100
Watershed Restoration Plan
Fact Sheet for Assessment Point KK-6
Assessment Point: KK-6

The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the
Kinnickinnic watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the
following data, Assessment Point KK-6 is also represented by:
o Reach 820
o RI-820
o Villa Mann Creek
94
59
894
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Villa ge of
WEST MILW AUKE E
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SOUTH 43RD ST REET DIT CH
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st
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38
20 t h St
27 t h St
35 t h St
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W
WE
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S TT A
A LL LL II S
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Fo
60 t h St
45
794
B ur nha m S t
B ur nha m S t
Linc oln A v e
Linc oln A v e
COMBINED SEWER AREA
24
KINNICKINNIC RIVER
C le v e la nd A v e
T
Ok la hom a A v e
Fo
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es
om
ve
Ok la hom a A v e
C ha s e A v e
6t h S t
13 t h St
20 t h St
35 t h St
43 r d S t
60 t h St
27 t h St
LYONS PARK CREEK
62
C le m en t Av e
N at
13 t h St
100
59
181
59
32
Mo rg an A v e
Mo rg an A v e
241
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WILSON PARK CREEK

H owa r d A ve
CHEROKEE PARK CREEK
894
36
45
43
B oliv ar A ve
94
38
La y ton A v e
62
Pe nn sy lv a nn ia A v e
H owe ll Av e
6t h S t
La y ton A v e
13 t h St
24
894
35 t h St
43
20 t h St
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27 t h St
100
VIL LA MANN CREEK
Edg e rt on A ve
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WILSON PARK CREEK
HOLMES AVENUE CREEK
32
Gr a nge Av e
Gr a nge Av e
119
Village of
HALES CORNERS
Village of
GREENDALE
62
LEGEND
Water
KK WATERSHED
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
1,150 2,300
Feet
4,600
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN

KINNICKINNIC RIVER WATERSHED
September 24, 2008
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Burnham St
Burnham St
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Fo
Linc oln Ave
Linc oln Ave
COMBINED SEWER AREA
KINNICKINNIC RIVER
Cleveland Ave
Okla homa Ave
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Av
20th St
27th St
e
Av
35th St
o it
43rd St
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Be
60th St
SOUTH 43RD STREET DITCH
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H
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Fo
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Cleveland Ave
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Av
Okla homa Ave
Chase Ave
6th St
13th St
20th St
27th St
35th St
43rd St
60th St
LYONS PARK CREEK
Clement Ave
A
na l
13th St
o
Nati
Morgan Ave
Morgan Ave
WILSON PARK CREEK

Howard Ave
CHEROKEE PARK CREEK
Bolivar Ave
VILLA MANN CREEK

Lay ton Ave
Pennsy lvannia Ave
Howell Ave
6th St
13th St
20th St
27th St
35th St
Lay ton Ave
Edgerton Ave
WILSON PARK CREEK
HOLMES AVENUE CREEK
Gra nge Ave
Gra nge Ave
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Aerial Map
Subwatersheds
Routing Reach Tributary Area
Combined Sewer Service Area
Civil Divisions
1,100 2,200
Feet
4,400

September 24, 2008
94
59
ve
38
13th St
20th St
Lincoln Ave
Lincoln Ave
43rd St
24
Cleveland Ave
Cleveland Ave
60th St
KK-9
KK-3
KK-10
Oklahoma Ave
20th St
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43rd St
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27th St
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Fo
Oklahoma Ave
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tH
35th St
32
Morgan Ave
KINNICKINNIC RIVER
Morgan Ave
62
Clement Ave
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13th St
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Be
27th St
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W
WE
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KK-2
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Av
794
Burnham St
Burnham St
60th St
45
Villa ge of
WEST MILWAUKEE
Av e
Chase Ave
894
nal
6th St
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Na ti
35th St
100
59
181
59
KK-1
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C ii tt yy oo ff
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AN
NC
C II S
S
241
Howard Ave
894
KK-8
KK-7
36
45
43
Bolivar Ave
94
38
Layton Ave
62
Pennsylvannia Ave
Howell Ave
Layton Ave
6th St
24
KK-6
Y
35th St
894
13th St
Y
43
43
20th St
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
D
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27th St
100
Edger ton Ave
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
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DA
AH
HY
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KK-4
KK-5
32
Grange Ave
Grange Ave
119
Village of
HALES CORNERS
Village of
GREENDALE
62
ZZ
ZZ
LEGEND
Assessment Points
32
KK Watershed
Model Reach Tributary Area
Water
Watershed
Waterbodies
Civil Division
1,200 2,400
Feet
4,800

September 24, 2008
KK-6
Bolivar Ave
6th St
13th St
20th St
27th St
35th St
Layton Ave
Edg erto n Ave
Gran ge Ave
LEGEND
Assessment Points
CSO
Water
Assessment Point Map : KK-6

Watershed
SSO
Waterbodies
NonContact Cooling Water
Civil Division
335
670
Feet
1,340

September 24, 2008
KK-6
Bolivar Ave
6th St
13th St
20th St
27th St
35th St
Layton Ave
Edg erto n Ave
Gran ge Ave
LEGEND
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Land Use
Agriculture
Outdoor Recreation, Wetland, and Woodland, Open Lands
High Density Residential
Manufacturing and Industrial
Institutional and Governemntal
Civil Divisions
Low Density Residential
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities
Commercial
Surface Water
Land Use Map : KK-6

0
335
670
Feet
1,340

September 24, 2008
Kinnickinnic River Standards/Targets

Constituent
Measure
Standard/Target
Geometric Mean Standard
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
Not to Exceed Standard
400 counts/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
Minimum Concentration Standard
5 mg/l
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated

background concentration)
17.2 mg/l
Total Phosphorus (TP)
Flashiness
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)
0.1 mg/l
indicator only
Kinnickinnic River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet

KK-6, Reach 820, Villa Mann Creek
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure
Flashiness index
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
Moderate
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Good to Moderate
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Poor
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate
Monthly
phosphorus
Monthly
suspended solids
Good to Moderate
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Very Good
Very Good
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 fall below
this level about 25% of the time.
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 are below 400.
Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The phosphorus concentrations on most days are at or
below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. The concentrations do not exceed 0.45 mg/l on any day.
Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy and aesthetically unpleasant. They can clog the gills of fish and
invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The vast majority of days are less
than 25 mg/l and the concentration did not exceed 100 mg/l on any day.
Dissolved oxygen concentrations are highly variable in the spring. This variability suggests that either there is excessive
algal growth or organic enrichment and biochemical oxygen demand within the ecosystem. The decline in concentrations
during the summer is typical due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. However, the concentrations
during the summer decline more than would be expected or desired.
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 summer and fall account for many of the below 400 days mentioned above while the winter and early
spring have many of the above 5,000 days. Conditions are particularly poor in March and are likely related to snow
melt.
Phosphorus concentrations peak in March, then decline through the late spring, summer, and early fall. The decline may
be related to uptake by plants during the growing season.
Suspended solids concentrations fall below the reference concentration most of the time. The majority of the higher
concentrations are likely related to larger rain or snow melt events that disturb bare soil. As this is a concrete-lined
channel, there is little sediment to re-suspend from the stream bed.
Figure
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
During mid to low flows, dissolved oxygen concentrations decline more relative to the other flow conditions. The decline
Moderate
Fecal coliform by
flow
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Moderate
Suspended solids
by flow
Good
at the lowest flow is likely related to a lack of water agitation (which would allow greater diffusion of oxygen into the
water) and high temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with summer which has higher temperatures and
lower oxygen solubility).
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. Note that during any period with the highest
flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard. During low flows and dry conditions, the standard is met
nearly all of the time. During these low flows would be the safest time for recreational uses (boating, wading, swimming),
although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading.
Phosphorus concentrations are greatest at high flows. This suggests that the sources are primarily non-point source
pollution. Concentrations exceed the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline over 50% of the time at the highest flows and over 25%
of the time under moist conditions.
Suspended solids concentrations increase with increased flows. This suggests a prevalence of non-point sources. All of the
instances when the concentration exceeds the reference condition occur at the high flow condition. These conditions most
often occur following large storms or major snow-melt events. 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 resuspension 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.
Flashiness index
Reach
820
Location
Villa Mann Creek
Richards Baker Flashiness Index

1.01
Average Daily Flows

Villa Mann Creek (820)
50
AVERAGE DAILY FLOW (CFS)
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Assessment
Point
KK-6
Villa Mann Creek
Water Quality
Indicator
(annual)

(May-September: 153
days total)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
Copper
5,565

72
557

38
2,339

87
346

19
Mean (mg/l)
7.4
Median (mg/l)
6.6

70
Mean (mg/l)
0.061
Median (mg/l)
0.034

Total Nitrogen
Condition
Existing
85
Mean (mg/l)
0.70
Median (mg/l)
0.74
Mean (mg/l)
8.9
Median (mg/l)
5.0
Mean (mg/l)
0.0041
Median (mg/l)
0.0013
Kinnickinnic River @ Villa Mann Creek (RI 820)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
AverageTP (mg/L)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
Average TSS (mg/L)
Villa Mann Creek Reach 820

Dissolved Oxygen
Flow Conditions
Box & Whiskers
100
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Fecal Coliform
Flow Conditions
1.E+05

Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Box & Whiskers

Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Total Phosphorus
Flow Conditions
Box & Whiskers
1.00
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.0090
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Flow Conditions
Box & Whiskers
1000
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

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o RI-019
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794
B ur nha m S t
B ur nha m S t
Linc oln A v e
Linc oln A v e
COMBINED SEWER AREA
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KINNICKINNIC RIVER
T
Ok la hom a A v e
Fo
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om
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Ok la hom a A v e
C ha s e A v e
6t h S t
13 t h St
20 t h St
35 t h St
43 r d S t
60 t h St
27 t h St
LYONS PARK CREEK
62
C le m en t Av e
N at
13 t h St
100
59
181
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32
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Mo rg an A v e
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WILSON PARK CREEK

H owa r d A ve
CHEROKEE PARK CREEK
894
36
45
43
B oliv ar A ve
94
38
La y ton A v e
62
H owe ll Av e
6t h S t
La y ton A v e
13 t h St
24
894
35 t h St
43
20 t h St
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WILSON PARK CREEK
HOLMES AVENUE CREEK
32
Gr a nge Av e
Gr a nge Av e
119
Village of
HALES CORNERS
Village of
GREENDALE
62
LEGEND
Water
KK WATERSHED
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
1,150 2,300
Feet
4,600

September 24, 2008
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Burnham St
Burnham St
H
st
re
Fo
Linc oln Ave
Linc oln Ave
COMBINED SEWER AREA
KINNICKINNIC RIVER
Cleveland Ave
Okla homa Ave
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Av
20th St
27th St
e
Av
35th St
o it
43rd St
l
Be
60th St
om
H
st
re
Fo
om
Cleveland Ave
e
Av
Okla homa Ave
Chase Ave
6th St
13th St
20th St
27th St
35th St
43rd St
60th St
LYONS PARK CREEK
Clement Ave
A
na l
13th St
o
Nati
Morgan Ave
Morgan Ave
WILSON PARK CREEK

Howard Ave
CHEROKEE PARK CREEK
Bolivar Ave
VILLA MANN CREEK

Lay ton Ave
Pennsy lvannia Ave
Howell Ave
6th St
13th St
20th St
27th St
35th St
Lay ton Ave
Edgerton Ave
WILSON PARK CREEK
HOLMES AVENUE CREEK
Gra nge Ave
Gra nge Ave
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Aerial Map
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
1,100 2,200
Feet
4,400

September 24, 2008
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59
ve
38
13th St
20th St
Lincoln Ave
Lincoln Ave
43rd St
24
Cleveland Ave
Cleveland Ave
60th St
KK-9
KK-3
KK-10
Oklahoma Ave
20th St
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43rd St
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27th St
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Fo
Oklahoma Ave
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tH
35th St
32
Morgan Ave
KINNICKINNIC RIVER
Morgan Ave
62
Clement Ave
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Be
27th St
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KK-2
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794
Burnham St
Burnham St
60th St
45
Villa ge of
WEST MILWAUKEE
Av e
Chase Ave
894
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6th St
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Na ti
35th St
100
59
181
59
KK-1
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AN
NC
C II S
S
241
Howard Ave
894
KK-8
KK-7
36
45
43
Bolivar Ave
94
38
Layton Ave
62
Pennsylvannia Ave
Howell Ave
Layton Ave
6th St
24
KK-6
Y
35th St
894
13th St
Y
43
43
20th St
C
C ii tt yy oo ff
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27th St
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Edger ton Ave
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HY
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KK-4
KK-5
32
Grange Ave
Grange Ave
119
Village of
HALES CORNERS
Village of
GREENDALE
62
ZZ
ZZ
LEGEND
Assessment Points
32
KK Watershed
Water
Watershed
Waterbodies
Civil Division
1,200 2,400
Feet
4,800

September 24, 2008
13th St
20th St
27th St
35th St
43rd St
60th St
KK-7
Morgan Ave
Morgan Ave
Howard Ave
Bolivar Ave
Assessment Points
CSO
Water

Watershed
SSO
Waterbodies
Civil Division
13th St
20th St
27th St
LEGEND
35th St
Layton Ave
335
670
Feet
1,340

September 24, 2008
13th St
20th St
27th St
35th St
43rd St
60th St
KK-7
Morgan Ave
Morgan Ave
Howard Ave
Bolivar Ave
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Land Use
Agriculture
Civil Divisions
Commercial
Surface Water
13th St
20th St
27th St
LEGEND
35th St
Layton Ave
Land Use Map : KK-7

0
335
670
Feet
1,340

September 24, 2008

Constituent
Measure
Standard/Target
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
400 counts/100 ml
5 mg/l

17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
Planning Guideline
0.1 mg/l
indicator only

KK-7, Reach 19, Cherokee Park Creek
Figure
Flashiness index
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
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Good
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Poor
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate
Monthly
phosphorus
Monthly
suspended solids
Good
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Very Good
Very Good
Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site fall below
this level about 25% of the time, but never below 3 mg/l.
The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal 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 are
below 400.
Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The phosphorus concentrations on most days are at or
below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. However, the concentrations do not exceed 0.4 mg/l on any day.
Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy and aesthetically unpleasant. They can clog the gills of fish and
invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations on most of the
days are less than 25 mg/l. The concentrations do not exceed 100 mg/l on any day.
While it is natural for dissolved oxygen to decline in warmer months, the concentration falls below the standard more than
75% of the time during June, July and August. Dissolved oxygen is also highly variable, particularly in the spring. This
variability suggests that either there is excessive algal growth or organic enrichment and biochemical oxygen demand
within the ecosystem.
While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the 75th percentile value declines
substantially during the summer and early fall. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria. Conditions are particularly
poor in March and are likely related to snow melt. March is the only month when the standard is exceeded more than half
the time.
Phosphorus concentrations rise in the spring, possibly due to a combination of snow-melt and fertilizer. Concentrations
then decline during the summer and early fall, likely related to uptake by plants during the growing season.
Suspended solids concentrations fall below the reference concentration most of the time. The majority of the higher
concentrations are likely related to larger rain or snow melt events that disturb bare soil. Most of the reaches upstream of
this site are natural; additionally, ponds and wetlands along the watercourse may also be allowing the sediment to settle.
Figure
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Fecal coliform by
flow
Phosphorus by
flow
Suspended solids
by flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
During medium to low flows, dissolved oxygen concentrations are lower relative to the higher flow conditions. This may
Moderate to Poor
Moderate to Poor
Good to Moderate
Very Good
be related to a lack of water agitation (which would allow greater diffusion of oxygen into the water).
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during any period with the highest
flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard and during moist conditions, fecal coliform counts exceed the
standard 50- 75% of the time. During low flows and dry conditions, the standard is met nearly all of the time. During
these low flows would be the safest time for recreational uses like wading.
Concentrations are greatest at high flows, with concentrations exceeding the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline nearly 50% of
the time at the highest flows. This suggests that phosphorus inputs are primarily from non-point sources.
Suspended solids concentrations increase with increased flows. This suggests a prevalence of non-point sources. The
concentrations only exceed the reference condition during the high flow condition. Nevertheless, the reference level is met
25% of the time during high flows.
Flashiness index
Reach
19
Location
Cherokee Park Creek

0.96
Average Daily Flows

Cherokee Park Creek (19)
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Assessment
Point
KK-7
Cherokee Park
Creek
Water Quality
Indicator
(annual)

(May-September: 153
days total)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
Copper
4,715

75
453

47
2,187

87
337

19
Mean (mg/l)
7.3
Median (mg/l)
6.5

71
Mean (mg/l)
0.054
Median (mg/l)
0.033

Total Nitrogen
Condition
Existing
88
Mean (mg/l)
0.67
Median (mg/l)
0.59
Mean (mg/l)
7.7
Median (mg/l)
5.0
Mean (mg/l)
0.0036
Median (mg/l)
0.0012
Kinnickinnic River @ Cherokee Park Creek (RI 19)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
AverageTP (mg/L)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
Average TSS (mg/L)
Cherokee Park Creek Reach 019

Dissolved Oxygen
Flow Conditions
Box & Whiskers
100
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Fecal Coliform
Flow Conditions
1.E+05

Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Box & Whiskers

Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Total Phosphorus
Flow Conditions
Box & Whiskers
1.00
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.0096
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Flow Conditions
Box & Whiskers
1000
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

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o Wilson Park Creek
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COMBINED SEWER AREA
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KINNICKINNIC RIVER
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C ha s e A v e
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LYONS PARK CREEK
62
C le m en t Av e
N at
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H owa r d A ve
CHEROKEE PARK CREEK
894
36
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43
B oliv ar A ve
94
38
La y ton A v e
62
H owe ll Av e
6t h S t
La y ton A v e
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894
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HOLMES AVENUE CREEK
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119
Village of
HALES CORNERS
Village of
GREENDALE
62
LEGEND
Water
KK WATERSHED
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
1,150 2,300
Feet
4,600

September 24, 2008
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Burnham St
Burnham St
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KINNICKINNIC RIVER
Cleveland Ave
Okla homa Ave
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Av
20th St
27th St
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Av
35th St
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43rd St
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Be
60th St
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Cleveland Ave
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Av
Okla homa Ave
Chase Ave
6th St
13th St
20th St
27th St
35th St
43rd St
60th St
LYONS PARK CREEK
Clement Ave
A
na l
13th St
o
Nati
Morgan Ave
Morgan Ave
WILSON PARK CREEK

Howard Ave
CHEROKEE PARK CREEK
Bolivar Ave
VILLA MANN CREEK

Lay ton Ave
Pennsy lvannia Ave
Howell Ave
6th St
13th St
20th St
27th St
35th St
Lay ton Ave
Edgerton Ave
WILSON PARK CREEK
HOLMES AVENUE CREEK
Gra nge Ave
Gra nge Ave
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Aerial Map
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
1,100 2,200
Feet
4,400

September 24, 2008
94
59
ve
38
13th St
20th St
Lincoln Ave
Lincoln Ave
43rd St
24
Cleveland Ave
Cleveland Ave
60th St
KK-9
KK-3
KK-10
Oklahoma Ave
20th St
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43rd St
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27th St
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Fo
Oklahoma Ave
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35th St
32
Morgan Ave
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Burnham St
Burnham St
60th St
45
Villa ge of
WEST MILWAUKEE
Av e
Chase Ave
894
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6th St
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100
59
181
59
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241
Howard Ave
894
KK-8
KK-7
36
45
43
Bolivar Ave
94
38
Layton Ave
62
Pennsylvannia Ave
Howell Ave
Layton Ave
6th St
24
KK-6
Y
35th St
894
13th St
Y
43
43
20th St
C
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KK-4
KK-5
32
Grange Ave
Grange Ave
119
Village of
HALES CORNERS
Village of
GREENDALE
62
ZZ
ZZ
LEGEND
Assessment Points
32
KK Watershed
Water
Watershed
Waterbodies
Civil Division
1,200 2,400
Feet
4,800

September 24, 2008
Assessment Points
CSO
Water

Watershed
SSO
Waterbodies
Civil Division
Clement Ave
Cha se Ave
6th St
6th St
13th St
13th St
27th St
20th St
20th St
35th St
LEGEND
Okla hom a Ave
KK-8
27th St
35th St
43rd St
r
Fo
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tH
s
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Av
400
800
Feet
1,600

September 24, 2008
Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Land Use
Agriculture
Civil Divisions
Commercial
Surface Water
Clement Ave
Cha se Ave
6th St
6th St
13th St
13th St
20th St
20th St
27th St
27th St
LEGEND
Okla hom a Ave
KK-8
35th St
35th St
43rd St
r
Fo
o
tH
s
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Av
Land Use Map : KK-8

0
385
770
Feet
1,540

September 24, 2008

Constituent
Measure
Standard/Target
200 counts/100 ml
Fecal Coliform
400 counts/100 ml
5 mg/l

17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
Planning Guideline
0.1 mg/l
indicator only

KK-8, Reach 818, Wilson Park Creek
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Very Good
Phosphorus v.
days per year
Suspended solids
v. days per year
Monthly
dissolved oxygen
Monthly fecal
coliform
Moderate to Poor
Monthly
phosphorus
Moderate to Poor
Monthly
suspended solids
Good
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Good
Very Good
Moderate to Poor
Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site
consistently exceed this level.
conditions. Another goal could be to find ways to decrease fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days
that are below 400.
Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on many days are at or below the
0.1 mg/l recommendation. The concentrations exceed 0.5 mg/l on some days.
Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy. This can clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult,
and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations on most of the days fall below 25 mg/l.
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 concentrations 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 and early spring have many of the
above 5,000 days.
Phosphorus concentrations are more consistent and 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. In addition, a large phosphorus load reaches the stream during the winter, perhaps related to
upstream de-icing activities at the airport. De-icing chemicals may contain phosphorus compounds that serve as corrosion
inhibitors.
Suspended solids concentrations decline 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).
Figure
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
During low flows, the median concentration is lower relative to moist conditions. This is likely due to a combination of
Good
Fecal coliform by
flow
Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Suspended solids
by flow
Moderate
Good
water agitation which allows greater diffusion of oxygen into the water (or lack thereof at low flows) and temperatures
(low flow conditions are often associated with summer which has higher temperatures and lower oxygen solubility).
(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 regulatory standard; during moist conditions, fecal
coliform counts exceed the standard 75% of the time. During low flows, the standard is met over 75% of the time.
During these low flows would be the safest time for recreational uses (boating, wading, swimming).
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 that phosphorus inputs are primarily from non-point sources.
concentrations exceed the reference condition predominantly during the high flow condition. These conditions most often
occur following large storms or major snow-melt events. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a
Flashiness index
Reach
818
Location
Wilson Park Creek (USGS Gauge)

0.81
Average Daily Flows

Wilson Park Creek (USGS Gauge) (818)
250
200
150
100
50
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Assessment
Point
KK-8
Wilson Park
Creek, USGS
Gauge
Water Quality
Indicator
(annual)

(May-September: 153
days total)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
Copper
5,124

56
697

35
2,552

73
357

26
Mean (mg/l)
10.9
Median (mg/l)
11.2

100
Mean (mg/l)
0.116
Median (mg/l)
0.055

Total Nitrogen
Condition
Existing
77
Mean (mg/l)
0.96
Median (mg/l)
0.7
Mean (mg/l)
14.1
Median (mg/l)
4.8
Mean (mg/l)
0.0044
Median (mg/l)
0.0018
Kinnickinnic River @ Wilson Park Creek, USGS Gage (RI 818)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>10
9-10
8-9
7-8
6-7
5-6
4-5
3-4
2-3
1-2
0-1
Average DO (mg/L)
Kinnickinnic River @ Wilson park Creek, USGS Gage (RI 818)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>5000
4000-5000
3000-4000
2000-3000
1000-2000
600-1000
400-600
0-400

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
AverageTP (mg/L)

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
>200
175-200
150-175
125-150
100-125
75-100
50-75
25-50
0-25
Average TSS (mg/L)
Wilson Park Creek (USGS Gage) Reach 818

Dissolved Oxygen
Flow Conditions
Box & Whiskers
100
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Fecal Coliform
Flow Conditions
1.E+05

Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Box & Whiskers

Dry
Conditions
Low
Flows
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Total Phosphorus
Flow Conditions
Box & Whiskers
1.00
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
0.10
0.01
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

Flow Conditions
Box & Whiskers
1000
Mid-range
Flows
Moist
Conditions
High
Flows
Low
Flows
Dry
Conditions
100
10
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Modeled Flow Data
70
80
90
100

o Reach RI-12
o Reach 807
o RI-12
o South 27th Street
o Kinnickinnic River Downstream of Wilson Park Creek
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Linc oln A v e
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KINNICKINNIC RIVER
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C ha s e A v e
6t h S t
13 t h St
20 t h St
35 t h St
43 r d S t
60 t h St
27 t h St
LYONS PARK CREEK
62
C le m en t Av e
N at
13 t h St
100
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WILSON PARK CREEK

H owa r d A ve
CHEROKEE PARK CREEK
894
36
45
43
B oliv ar A ve
94
38
La y ton A v e
62
H owe ll Av e
6t h S t
La y ton A v e
13 t h St
24
894
35 t h St
43
20 t h St
C
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27 t h St
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VIL LA MANN CREEK
Edg e rt on A ve
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WILSON PARK CREEK
HOLMES AVENUE CREEK
32
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Gr a nge Av e
119
Village of
HALES CORNERS
Village of
GREENDALE
62
LEGEND
Water
KK WATERSHED
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
1,150 2,300
Feet
4,600

September 24, 2008
ve
Burnham St
Burnham St
H
st
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Fo
Linc oln Ave
Linc oln Ave
COMBINED SEWER AREA
KINNICKINNIC RIVER
Cleveland Ave
Okla homa Ave
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Av
20th St
27th St
e
Av
35th St
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43rd St
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Be
60th St
om
H
st
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Fo
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CHEROKEE PARK CREEK
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VILLA MANN CREEK

Lay ton Ave
Pennsy lvannia Ave
Howell Ave
6th St
13th St
20th St
27th St
35th St
Lay ton Ave
Edgerton Ave
WILSON PARK CREEK
HOLMES AVENUE CREEK
Gra nge Ave
Gra nge Ave
LEGEND
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Aerial Map
Subwatersheds
Civil Divisions
1,100 2,200
Feet
4,400

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LEGEND
Assessment Points
32
KK Watershed
Water
Watershed
Waterbodies
Civil Division
1,200 2,400
Feet
4,800

September 24, 2008
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Lincoln Ave
Clevelan d Ave
Cha se Ave
13th St
6th St
Okla hom a Ave
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Waterbodies
Civil Division
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Feet
1,140

September 24, 2008
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Lincoln Ave
Clevelan d Ave
Cha se Ave
13th St
6th St
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35th St
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Assessment Points
Water
Waterbodies
Watersheds
Land Use
Agriculture
Civil Divisions
Commercial
Surface Water
Land Use Map : KK-9

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September 24, 2008
Menomonee River - Variance Standards/Targets

Constituent
Measure
Standard/Target
1
Variance Standard - Geometric mean not to exceed

Fecal Coliform
1,000 counts/100 ml
1
Variance Standard - Less than 10% of all samples/month

1
2,000 counts/100 ml
Variance Standard - Minimum Concentration
2 mg/l

17.2 mg/l
Flashiness
1
Planning Guideline
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.
0.1 mg/l
indicator only

KK-9, Reach 807, RI-12, Kinnickinnic River Downstream of Wilson Park Creek (South 27th Street)
Figure
Flashiness index
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Dissolved oxygen
v. days per year
Fecal coliform v.
days per year
Very Good
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
Poor
Monthly
phosphorus
Poor
Monthly
suspended solids
Good
Variable (some
good, some bad)
Good
Inconclusive (no
winter data)
Very Good
Moderate to Poor
Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site
consistently exceed this level and the variance standard of 2 mg/l.
conditions. As there is a variance that allows the fecal coliform to reach 2,000, another goal would 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 on most days are above the 0.1
mg/l recommendation. The concentrations exceed 0.5 mg/l on some days.
Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy. This can clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult,
and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations on most of the days are less than 25 mg/l.
These samples show chloride values that fall below levels that are acutely toxic to fish and invertebrates. Concentrations
in March consistently exceed the chronic toxicity threshold. However, a common source of chloride is road salt and there
is no winter data. Winter chloride concentrations would be expected to exceed Marchs chloride concentrations.
Note the decline in dissolved oxygen levels in 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 medians decline during the summer
swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also, the summer accounts for
many of the below 400 days mentioned above while the winter and early spring have many of the above 5,000 days.
Phosphorus concentrations consistently exceed the planning guideline, though they tend to be lower during the late spring,
summer, and early fall. This may be related to uptake by plants during the growing season and the release of phosphorus
from sediments and decomposing organic matter throughout the year.
Suspended solids concentrations tend to be lower during the winter months. This is may be due to frozen conditions,
decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Figure
Chloride by flow
(Cl not from
models)
Dissolved oxygen
by flow
Overall Project
Analysis
Team Assessment
Inconclusive (no
It is difficult to assess chloride without data from the winter months; however, it appears that when chloride is not being
actively applied, some amount is in a reservoir (sediment) that is gradually released and is particularly noticeable during
winter data)
Good
Fecal coliform by
flow
Moderate to Poor
Phosphorus by
flow
Poor
Suspended solids
by flow
Good
mid-to-dry conditions. As flow increases, the concentrations decline due to dilution.

The median values are lower during low flow conditions relative to moist conditions. This is likely due to a combination
of water temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with summer which has higher temperatures and lower
oxygen solubility) and water agitation which allows greater diffusion of oxygen into the water (or lack of diffusion at low
flows).
(fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5
years) would only contribute during the high flows when a substantial non-point load is already present. Note that during
periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the variance standard and during moist conditions, fecal
coliform counts exceed the standard over 50% of the time. During dry conditions and low flows, the variance standard is
met nearly all of the time. These times would be the safest time for recreational uses (boating, wading, swimming).
Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high and low flows, although most of the concentrations exceed the planning
guidelines under all flow conditions. The higher concentrations at flow extremes suggests a background level at low
flows (perhaps due to inputs of non-contact cooling water) as well as non-point sources of phosphorus at high flows.
concentrations exceed the reference concentration predominantly during the high flow condition. These conditions most
often occur following large storms or major snow-melt events. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a
Flashiness index
Reach
RI-12
Location
South 27th Street (RI-12)

0.84
Average Daily Flows
South 27th Street (807)
250
200
150
100
50
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Assessment
Point
Water Quality
Indicator
KK-9
Kinnickinnic River
(annual)
Downstream of
Wilson Park
Creek

(May-September: 153
days total)
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Phosphorus
Statistic
80
492

standard (<1,000 cells per 100 ml)1
296
2,660

90
361

150
Mean (mg/l)
6.6
Median (mg/l)
6.3

oxygen standard (>2 mg/l)1
100
Mean (mg/l)
0.052
Median (mg/l)
0.031
88
Mean (mg/l)
0.66
Median (mg/l)
0.67
Mean (mg/l)
8.5
Copper
Mean (mg/l)
0.0036
Median (mg/l)
0.0013
Median (mg/l)
5,659


Total Nitrogen
Condition
Existing
5.0
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.

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Existing Water Quality Data

Fecal Coliform Bacteria

Mean (cells per 100 ml)

Total Suspended Solids

Percent compliance with single sample

Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml)

Days of compliance with geometric mean

Mean (cells per 100 ml)

Percent compliance with single sample

Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml)

Days of compliance with geometric mean

Percent compliance with dissolved

Percent compliance with recommended

Kinnickinnic River @ Holmes Avenue Creek (RI 830)

Average Number of Days Per Year

Kinnickinnic River @ Holmes Avenue Creek (RI 830)

Average Number of Days Per Year

Average Fecal Coliform (#/100ml)

Kinnickinnic River @ Holmes Avenue Creek (RI 830)

Average Number of Days Per Year

Kinnickinnic River @ Holmes Avenue Creek (RI 830)

Average Number of Days Per Year

Average TSS (mg/L)

Holmes Avenue Creek Reach 830

Regulatory Standard (5 mg/L)

Box & Whiskers

C onc e ntra tion (m g/L)

Flow Duration Interval (%)

Modeled Flow Data

Holmes Avenue Creek Reach 830

Regulatory Standard (400 cfu/100 mL)

Box & Whiskers

C onc e ntra tion (c fu/1 0 0 m L)

Flow Duration Interval (%)

Modeled Flow Data

Holmes Avenue Creek Reach 830

Planning Standard (0.1 mg/L)

Box & Whiskers

C onc e ntra tion (m g/L)

Flow Duration Interval (%)

Modeled Flow Data

Holmes Avenue Creek Reach 830

Reference Concentration (17.2 mg/L)

Box & Whiskers

C onc e ntra tion (m g/L)

Flow Duration Interval (%)

Modeled Flow Data

Watershed Restoration Plan

Fact Sheet for Assessment Point KK-6

Assessment Point: KK-6

SOUTH 43RD ST REET DIT CH

COMBINED SEWER AREA

LYONS PARK CREEK

WILSON PARK CREEK

CHEROKEE PARK CREEK

VIL LA MANN CREEK

WILSON PARK CREEK

HOLMES AVENUE CREEK

WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN

Linc oln Ave

Linc oln Ave

COMBINED SEWER AREA

Okla homa Ave