How Clean Is Pigeon Lake?
Pigeon 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): 2.4 ft. Phosphorus: 73.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Pigeon Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.4 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 73.1 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 65 | <50 = clean |
How does Pigeon Lake compare?
Pigeon Lake's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #25 of 25 lakes in Waupaca County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 4 years of records.