How Clean Is School Section Lake?
School Section 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): 6.2 ft. Phosphorus: 26.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | School Section Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 26.2 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 51 | <50 = clean |
How does School Section Lake compare?
School Section Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #38 of 45 lakes in Waukesha County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 6 years of records.