How Clean Is Templene Lake?
Templene Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Michigan. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6 ft. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Templene Lake | Michigan avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.2 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 48 | <50 = clean |
How does Templene Lake compare?
Templene Lake's readings match or beat the Michigan state average. It ranks #4 of 8 lakes in St. Joseph County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 2 years of records.
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