How Clean Is Port Hudson Lake?
Port Hudson 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): 6.1 ft. Phosphorus: 20.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Port Hudson Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6.1 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 20.8 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.5 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 50 | <50 = clean |
How does Port Hudson Lake compare?
Port Hudson Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #2 of 5 lakes in Franklin County by water quality score.