How Clean Is Lake Waubesa?
Lake Waubesa is a clean lake by Wisconsin standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 10.3 ft. Phosphorus: 36.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Lake Waubesa | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 10.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 36.6 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 50 | <50 = clean |
How does Lake Waubesa compare?
Lake Waubesa's grade of B matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #4 of 23 lakes in Dane County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 7 years of records.