Is Butternut Lake Safe for Swimming?
Butternut Lake in Forest 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: 19.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 19.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 12.1 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 42 ft |
| Location | Forest County, Wisconsin |
How does Butternut Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Butternut Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #10 of 23 lakes in Forest County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 19.5 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.
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