How Clean Is Rice Lake?
Rice 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): 1.5 ft. Phosphorus: 57.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Rice Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 1.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 57.2 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 67 | <50 = clean |
How does Rice Lake compare?
Rice Lake's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #26 of 34 lakes in Walworth County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.