How Clean Is Lake Waubesa?
Lake Waubesa 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): 3.2 ft. Phosphorus: 36.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Lake Waubesa | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 3.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 36.6 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 58 | <50 = clean |
How does Lake Waubesa compare?
Lake Waubesa's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #6 of 21 lakes in Dane County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 6 years of records.