How Clean Is Wind Lake?
Wind Lake has poor water quality, with elevated phosphorus and algae. It received a water quality grade of D (Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 9.5 ft. Phosphorus: 183 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Wind Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 9.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 183 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 62 | <50 = clean |
How does Wind Lake compare?
Wind Lake's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #5 of 7 lakes in Racine County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 6 years of records.