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How Clean Is Mark Twain Lake by Hwy J?

Mark Twain Lake by Hwy J has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 3.7 ft. Phosphorus: 33.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.

Cleanliness Snapshot

MetricMark Twain Lake by Hwy JWisconsin avg
Overall GradeCC
Water Clarity (Secchi)3.7 ft
Phosphorus33.6 µg/L<30 = clean
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)14.6 µg/L<10 = clean
Trophic State Index57<50 = clean

How does Mark Twain Lake by Hwy J compare?

Mark Twain Lake by Hwy J's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #1 of 4 lakes in Ralls County by water quality score.