How Clean Is Clearwater Lake?
Clearwater 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): 2.3 ft. Phosphorus: 20.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Clearwater Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 20.3 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.9 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 52 | <50 = clean |
How does Clearwater Lake compare?
Clearwater Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #1 of 3 lakes in Reynolds County by water quality score.