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How Clean Is Lake Iowa?

Lake Iowa has very poor water quality and a high algae bloom risk. It received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 1.9 ft. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 53.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.

Cleanliness Snapshot

MetricLake IowaWisconsin avg
Overall GradeFD
Water Clarity (Secchi)1.9 ft
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)53.8 µg/L<10 = clean
Trophic State Index69<50 = clean

How does Lake Iowa compare?

Lake Iowa's grade of F falls below the Wisconsin state average of D. It ranks #5 of 7 lakes in Iowa County by water quality score.