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Is Altoona Lake Safe for Swimming?

Altoona Lake in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Poor). Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Water clarity: 9.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 99.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

MetricValue
Overall GradeD (Poor)
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)9.8 ft
Phosphorus99.6 μg/L
Maximum Depth25 ft
LocationEau Claire County, Wisconsin

How does Altoona Lake compare?

With an overall water quality grade of D, Altoona Lake falls below the Wisconsin state average of Grade B. It ranks #3 of 3 lakes in Eau Claire County by water quality score.

Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 9.8 feet. That puts the lake in good clarity range, with limited algae interference.