How Clean Is Sand Lake?
Sand 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): 18.3 ft. Phosphorus: 9.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 36.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Sand Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 18.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 9.9 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 36 | <50 = clean |
How does Sand Lake compare?
Sand Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #5 of 57 lakes in Burnett County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 6 years of records.