How Clean Is Pine Lake?
Pine 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): 16.4 ft. Phosphorus: 28.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Pine Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 16.4 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 28.2 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 45 | <50 = clean |
How does Pine Lake compare?
Pine Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #24 of 35 lakes in Forest County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 2 years of records.