How Clean Is Iola Lake?
Iola 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): 10 ft. Phosphorus: 16.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Iola Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 10 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 16.4 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 44 | <50 = clean |
How does Iola Lake compare?
Iola Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #13 of 25 lakes in Waupaca County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 6 years of records.