How Clean Is Pine Lake?
Pine Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 4.8 ft. Phosphorus: 31.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Pine Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 4.8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 31.8 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 54 | <50 = clean |
How does Pine Lake compare?
Pine Lake's readings run above the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #20 of 23 lakes in Forest County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 2 years of records.
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