How Clean Is South Turtle Lake?
South Turtle 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): 8 ft. Phosphorus: 17.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | South Turtle Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 17.4 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 46 | <50 = clean |
How does South Turtle Lake compare?
South Turtle Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #105 of 191 lakes in Vilas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.