How Clean Is Lake Tapawingo?
Lake Tapawingo has poor water quality, with elevated phosphorus and algae. It received a water quality grade of D (Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 2.6 ft. Phosphorus: 46.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 25.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Lake Tapawingo | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 46.3 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 25.1 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 62 | <50 = clean |
How does Lake Tapawingo compare?
Lake Tapawingo's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #8 of 27 lakes in Jackson County by water quality score.