How Clean Is Van Etten Lake?
Van Etten Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6 ft. Phosphorus: 34 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Van Etten Lake | Michigan avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 34 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.9 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 52 | <50 = clean |
How does Van Etten Lake compare?
Van Etten Lake's readings run above the Michigan state average. It ranks #5 of 5 lakes in Iosco County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 8 years of records.
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