Abstract |
The report addresses the quality of the waters of the State of Illinois for the period of 1990 and 1991 in fulfillment of Section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act. Waterbodies including rivers, streams, inland lakes, and Lake Michigan are assessed for degree of overall and individual use supports. Discussions of the State's wetland resources and groundwater protection programs are also provided. In addition, detailed information regarding public health/aquatic life concerns (fish advisories, fish kills, sediment contamination, waterborne toxics); lake information required by Section 314 of the CWA; Nonpoint Source Assessment information required by Section 319(a); identification of water quality limited waters required by Section 303(d); water pollution control program descriptions; and special state concerns and recommendations is also provided. |