How Clean Is Lake Ripley?
Lake Ripley 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): 27.9 ft. Phosphorus: 22.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Lake Ripley | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 27.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 22.3 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 39 | <50 = clean |
How does Lake Ripley compare?
Lake Ripley's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #3 of 8 lakes in Jefferson County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 7 years of records.