How Clean Is Sara Lake?
Sara 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): 2.2 ft. Phosphorus: 48.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Sara Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | D |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 48.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 63 | <50 = clean |
How does Sara Lake compare?
Sara Lake's grade of D matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of D. It ranks #1 of 1 lakes in Effingham County by water quality score.