How Clean Is Macon City Lake?
Macon City Lake 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): 1.9 ft. Phosphorus: 52.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 21.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Macon City Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 1.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 52.2 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 21.9 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 63 | <50 = clean |
How does Macon City Lake compare?
Macon City Lake's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #4 of 4 lakes in Macon County by water quality score.