How Clean Is Anvil Lake?
Anvil Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 36.1 ft. Phosphorus: 11.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 33.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Anvil Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 36.1 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 11.8 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 33 | <50 = clean |
How does Anvil Lake compare?
Anvil Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #53 of 202 lakes in Vilas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 7 years of records.