How Clean Is Peaceful Valley Lake?
Peaceful Valley 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): 4 ft. Phosphorus: 25.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Peaceful Valley Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 4 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 25.7 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9.1 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 53 | <50 = clean |
How does Peaceful Valley Lake compare?
Peaceful Valley Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #3 of 4 lakes in Gasconade County by water quality score.