How Clean Is White Sand Lake?
White Sand Lake is a clean lake by Wisconsin standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 16 ft. Phosphorus: 12.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | White Sand Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 16 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 12.1 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 39 | <50 = clean |
How does White Sand Lake compare?
White Sand Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #61 of 103 lakes in Vilas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 6 years of records.