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How Clean Is Harris Lake?

Harris Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 48.4 ft. Phosphorus: 12.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 31.

Cleanliness Snapshot

MetricHarris LakeWisconsin avg
Overall GradeAB
Water Clarity (Secchi)48.4 ft
Phosphorus12.3 µg/L<30 = clean
Trophic State Index31<50 = clean

How does Harris Lake compare?

Harris Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #73 of 202 lakes in Vilas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 6 years of records.