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The document provides a comprehensive summary and interpretation of water quality data for Onondaga Lake, focusing on monitoring conducted from 2010 to 2011 as part of a construction baseline program. It discusses the variability in turbidity and chemical compounds due to natural events like rainfall and wind, evaluates trends in water quality over time, and compares current conditions against New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) standards. The document also outlines methodologies for turbidity monitoring, relationships between turbidity and total suspended solids (TSS), and results from activity-based sampling during specific remediation projects.

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What is the biggest fish in Onondaga Lake?

The lake sturgeon is one of the largest freshwater fish found in New York State, generally 3 to 5 feet long and 10 to 80 pounds. Some individuals can reach over 7 feet long and weigh over 300 pounds. Lake sturgeon were once common in the Seneca River (the outlet of Onondaga Lake) and probably visited the lake as well.

How did mercury get into Onondaga Lake?

In 1946, Allied Chemical started a mercury cell process that resulted in waste streams containing mercury and heavy metals being discharged by its facilities at Willis Avenue and Bridge Street. Honeywells Semet Residue Ponds are another source of contamination to the lake.

Can you eat fish out of Onondaga Lake?

Despite improvements in water quality, mercury and PCB persist at unsafe levels in Onondaga Lake fish and sediments. Eating fish from Onondaga Lake increases the risk of cancer, birth defects, and impaired childhood development.

What lake fish are safe to eat?

Fishing: Onondaga Lake has a surprising number of fish species present, and you never know what species you may end up catching next. The most popular gamefish are largemouth and smallmouth bass. Largemouth bass grow large in the lake with fish commonly caught in the 17 to 19-inch range.

Is Onondaga Lake still polluted?

Eat panfish, such as bluegill, perch, stream trout, and smelt. They feed on insects and other aquatic life and are less likely to contain high levels of harmful pollutants. Eat fewer fatty fish, such as lake trout, or fish that feed on the bottoms of lakes and streams such as catfish and carp.

What are the 10 most polluted lakes in the United States?

Top 10 Dirtiest Lakes in America Utah Lake, UT. Lake J.B. Thomas, TX. Lake Wichita, TX. Waurika Lake, OK. Dave Boyer (Walters) Lake, OK. Lake Buchanan, TX. Lake Helena, MT. Lake Ellsworth, OK.

Is it safe to eat fish from Onondaga Lake?

Eat up to one meal a month of smallmouth bass and largemouth bass less than 15 inches, carp, channel catfish, white perch and all other species. In 2010, the advisory was updated to Dont eat largemouth bass and smallmouth bass greater than 15 inches, walleye carp, channel catfish and white perch.

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