How Clean Is Yellow Lake?
Yellow Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6 ft. Phosphorus: 26.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Yellow Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 26.9 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 51 | <50 = clean |
How does Yellow Lake compare?
Yellow Lake's readings run above the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #25 of 30 lakes in Burnett County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.
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