How Clean Is Moose Lake?
Moose Lake 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): 2 ft. Phosphorus: 28.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Moose Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 28.9 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 60 | <50 = clean |
How does Moose Lake compare?
Moose Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #46 of 50 lakes in Sawyer County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.