How Clean Is Indian Lake?
Indian Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Michigan. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 9.5 ft. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Indian Lake | Michigan avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 9.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 41 | <50 = clean |
How does Indian Lake compare?
Indian Lake's readings match or beat the Michigan state average. It ranks #1 of 7 lakes in Kalamazoo County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 8 years of records.
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