How Clean Is Pine Lake?
Pine 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): 4.8 ft. Phosphorus: 28.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Pine Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 4.8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 28.2 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 53 | <50 = clean |
How does Pine Lake compare?
Pine Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #29 of 34 lakes in Forest County by water quality score.