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): 8.5 ft. Phosphorus: 90.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Wind Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 90.3 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 58 | <50 = clean |
How does Wind Lake compare?
Wind Lake's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #6 of 7 lakes in Racine County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 7 years of records.