How Clean Is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake is a clean lake by Wisconsin standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 7.3 ft. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Silver Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 7.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 47 | <50 = clean |
How does Silver Lake compare?
Silver Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #6 of 13 lakes in Kenosha County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 5 years of records.