How Clean Is Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend?
Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend 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): 11.8 ft. Phosphorus: 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 11.8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.6 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 43 | <50 = clean |
How does Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend compare?
Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #1 of 13 lakes in Washington County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 7 years of records.