How Clean Is Moorehead Lake?
Moorehead 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): 3.7 ft. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 20.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Moorehead Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | D |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 3.7 ft | — |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 20.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 59 | <50 = clean |
How does Moorehead Lake compare?
Moorehead Lake's grade of D matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of D. It ranks #1 of 2 lakes in Ida County by water quality score.