How Clean Is Whiteside Lake?
Whiteside 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): 3.3 ft. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Whiteside Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 3.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 14.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 56 | <50 = clean |
How does Whiteside Lake compare?
Whiteside Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #2 of 2 lakes in Lincoln County by water quality score.