How Clean Is Murphy Flowage Lake?
Murphy Flowage 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. Phosphorus: 33.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Murphy Flowage Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Phosphorus | 33.4 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 55 | <50 = clean |
How does Murphy Flowage Lake compare?
Murphy Flowage Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #7 of 10 lakes in Rusk County by water quality score.