How Clean Is Arkdale Lake?
Arkdale Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 5 ft. Phosphorus: 21.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Arkdale Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 21.8 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 51 | <50 = clean |
How does Arkdale Lake compare?
Arkdale Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #16 of 19 lakes in Adams County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.