How Clean Is Chippewa Flowage -Pokegema Lake?
Chippewa Flowage -Pokegema 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): 5.8 ft. Phosphorus: 29 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Chippewa Flowage -Pokegema Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5.8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 29 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 51 | <50 = clean |
How does Chippewa Flowage -Pokegema Lake compare?
Chippewa Flowage -Pokegema Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #38 of 50 lakes in Sawyer County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 4 years of records.