How Clean Is Butternut Lake?
Butternut Lake is a clean lake by Wisconsin standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 13.1 ft. Phosphorus: 36.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Butternut Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 13.1 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 36.2 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 48 | <50 = clean |
How does Butternut Lake compare?
Butternut Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #17 of 26 lakes in Price County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 7 years of records.