How Clean Is Silver Lake?
Silver 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): 25.5 ft. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Silver Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 25.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 38 | <50 = clean |
How does Silver Lake compare?
Silver Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #1 of 13 lakes in Kenosha County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 6 years of records.