How Clean Is Butternut Lake?
Butternut Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 4 ft. Phosphorus: 36.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Butternut Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 4 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 36.1 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 56 | <50 = clean |
How does Butternut Lake compare?
Butternut Lake's readings run above the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #8 of 13 lakes in Price County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 7 years of records.
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