How Clean Is Bardon Lake?
Bardon 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): 27 ft. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Bardon Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 27 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 41 | <50 = clean |
How does Bardon Lake compare?
Bardon Lake's grade of C falls below the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #13 of 15 lakes in Douglas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 7 years of records.