Is Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend Safe for Swimming?
Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend in Washington County, Wisconsin has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 11.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.6 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 105 ft |
| Location | Washington County, Wisconsin |
How does Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #1 of 13 lakes in Washington County on nutrient and algae readings.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 11.8 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 3.6 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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