How Clean Is Waukomis Lake?
Waukomis Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 4.7 ft. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Waukomis Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 4.7 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.2 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 52 | <50 = clean |
How does Waukomis Lake compare?
Waukomis Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #2 of 3 lakes in Platte County by water quality score.