How Clean Is Pella Lake?
Pella 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): 2.5 ft. Phosphorus: 63.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Pella Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 63.7 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 64 | <50 = clean |
How does Pella Lake compare?
Pella Lake's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #25 of 27 lakes in Shawano County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 2 years of records.