How Clean Is White Sand Lake?
White Sand Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 52.5 ft. Phosphorus: 12.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 30.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | White Sand Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 52.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 12.1 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 30 | <50 = clean |
How does White Sand Lake compare?
White Sand Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #90 of 202 lakes in Vilas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 7 years of records.