How Clean Is Big Cedar Lake-South Site-Near West Bend?
Big Cedar Lake-South 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): 12.5 ft. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Big Cedar Lake-South Site-Near West Bend | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 12.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 42 | <50 = clean |
How does Big Cedar Lake-South Site-Near West Bend compare?
Big Cedar Lake-South Site-Near West Bend's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #8 of 15 lakes in Washington County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 7 years of records.