How Clean Is Little Platte Lake?
Little Platte Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Michigan. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6.5 ft. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Little Platte Lake | Michigan avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 44 | <50 = clean |
How does Little Platte Lake compare?
Little Platte Lake's readings match or beat the Michigan state average. It ranks #12 of 21 lakes in Benzie County on nutrient and algae readings.
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