Is Butternut Lake Safe for Swimming?
Butternut Lake in Price 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: 4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 36.1 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft |
| Location | Price County, Wisconsin |
How does Butternut Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Butternut Lake runs above the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #8 of 13 lakes in Price County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 4 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment.
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