How Clean Is Bakkens Pond?
Bakkens Pond 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): 2.5 ft. Phosphorus: 23.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Bakkens Pond | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 23.3 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 57 | <50 = clean |
How does Bakkens Pond compare?
Bakkens Pond's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #6 of 11 lakes in Sauk County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.