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Yes — Saylorville Lake in Polk County, Iowa is on the EPA's Clean Water Act 303(d) impaired-waters list (2024 assessment cycle). It is cited for Algal growth, Turbidity. No cleanup plan (TMDL) has been completed yet. "Impaired" is a legal designation, separate from the lake's EPA condition class water-quality readings: it means at least one designated use (such as swimming, aquatic life, or fish consumption) does not meet state standards for the listed pollutant.

EPA 303(d) Listing

On 303(d) impaired listYes
Cleanup plan (TMDL)Not yet written
Assessment cycle2024
EPA IR category5
Uses not supportedRecreation
EPA names this lake in the listingYes
LocationPolk County, Iowa

Pollutants Cited

Specific parameters in the EPA record: Chlorophyll-a, Secchi Disk Transparency.

What this means for using Saylorville Lake

Review the EPA assessment and any state advisories before relying on Saylorville Lake for swimming, fishing, or other uses. An impairment listing does not mean the lake is closed — most impaired lakes remain open for boating and swimming. It means a specific pollutant exceeds a standard for a specific use. See the full breakdown on the lake report. The official EPA assessment is available in the ATTAINS waterbody report.

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