How Clean Is Lake Lansing Northwest Basin; Meridian Township?
Lake Lansing Northwest Basin; Meridian Township is among the cleanest lakes in Michigan. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 10.3 ft. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Lake Lansing Northwest Basin; Meridian Township | Michigan avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 10.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 19 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 45 | <50 = clean |
How does Lake Lansing Northwest Basin; Meridian Township compare?
Lake Lansing Northwest Basin; Meridian Township's grade of A matches or beats the Michigan state average of B. It ranks #1 of 1 lakes in Ingham County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 2 years of records.