How Clean Is Finger Lakes?
Finger Lakes is a clean lake by Wisconsin standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 7.9 ft. Phosphorus: 16.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Finger Lakes | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 7.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 16.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.1 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 47 | <50 = clean |
How does Finger Lakes compare?
Finger Lakes's grade of B matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #1 of 12 lakes in Boone County by water quality score.