How Clean Is Chicagon Lake?
Chicagon Lake is a clean lake by Michigan standards. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 20 ft. Phosphorus: 9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Chicagon Lake | Michigan avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 20 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 9 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 35 | <50 = clean |
How does Chicagon Lake compare?
Chicagon Lake's readings match or beat the Michigan state average. It ranks #15 of 21 lakes in Iron County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.
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