How Clean Is Shepard Mountain Lake Intake?
Shepard Mountain Lake Intake 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): 2.8 ft. Phosphorus: 37 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Shepard Mountain Lake Intake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 37 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.3 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 59 | <50 = clean |
How does Shepard Mountain Lake Intake compare?
Shepard Mountain Lake Intake's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #2 of 2 lakes in Iron County by water quality score.