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State: Minnesota
Waterbody ID: MN27-0076-00
Location: Hennepin County, in Eden Prairie, MN
State Waterbody Type: Freshwater Lake
EPA Waterbody Type: Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds
Water Size: 72
Units: acres
Watershed Name: Lower Minnesota
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- Water Quality Assessment Status
- Causes of Impairment
- Probable Sources Contributing to Impairments
- TMDLs That Apply to This Waterbody
- Previous Causes of Impairment Now Attaining All Uses
State: Minnesota
Waterbody ID: MN27-0076-00
Location: Hennepin County, in Eden Prairie, MN
State Waterbody Type: Freshwater Lake
EPA Waterbody Type: Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds
Water Size: 72
Units: acres
Watershed Name: Lower Minnesota
2008 Waterbody Report for Red Rock
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Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2008
The overall status of this waterbody is Impaired.
Description of this table
| Designated Use | Designated Use Group | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2b Aquatic Recreation | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Class 2b Warm Water Aquatic Consumption | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eutrophication | Nutrients | TMDL needed | |
| Mercury in Fish Tissue | Mercury | Class 2b Warm Water Aquatic Consumption | TMDL completed |
| Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators | Nutrients | Class 2b Aquatic Recreation | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Deposition - Toxics | Atmospheric Deposition | Mercury in Fish Tissue |
TMDLs That Apply to this waterbody
Description of this table
| TMDL Document Name | TMDL Date | TMDL Pollutant Description | TMDL Pollutant Source Type | Cause(s) of Impairment Addressed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Minnesotta Mercury - Southwest Region | Apr-03-2008 | Mercury | Point/Nonpoint Source | Fish Consumption Advisory - Mercury |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.