How Clean Is Whitefish Lake?
Whitefish Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 13.5 ft. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Whitefish Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 13.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.6 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 39 | <50 = clean |
How does Whitefish Lake compare?
Whitefish Lake's readings match or beat the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #2 of 45 lakes in Sawyer County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 7 years of records.
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