How Clean Is Butternut Lake?
Butternut 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): 4 ft. Phosphorus: 36.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Butternut Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 4 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 36.2 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 57 | <50 = clean |
How does Butternut Lake compare?
Butternut Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #11 of 26 lakes in Price County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 6 years of records.