How Clean Is Shawano Lake?
Shawano Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 5.9 ft. Phosphorus: 29.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Shawano Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 29.6 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 52 | <50 = clean |
How does Shawano Lake compare?
Shawano Lake's readings run above the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #17 of 21 lakes in Shawano County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 7 years of records.
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