How Clean Is Peppermill Lake?
Peppermill Lake is a clean lake by Wisconsin standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 7.5 ft. Phosphorus: 27 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Peppermill Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 7.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 27 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 50 | <50 = clean |
How does Peppermill Lake compare?
Peppermill Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #11 of 19 lakes in Adams County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.