How Clean Is Sugar Creek Lake?
Sugar Creek Lake 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): 2.5 ft. Phosphorus: 45 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 22.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Sugar Creek Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 45 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 22.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 61 | <50 = clean |
How does Sugar Creek Lake compare?
Sugar Creek Lake's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #5 of 7 lakes in Randolph County by water quality score.