How Clean Is Okauchee Lake?
Okauchee Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 36.1 ft. Phosphorus: 17.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Okauchee Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 36.1 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 17.1 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 35 | <50 = clean |
How does Okauchee Lake compare?
Okauchee Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #17 of 48 lakes in Waukesha County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 7 years of records.