Is Green Lake Safe for Swimming?
Green Lake in Green Lake 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: 13.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 38.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 38.1 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.4 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 236 ft |
| Location | Green Lake County, Wisconsin |
How does Green Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Green Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #1 of 7 lakes in Green Lake County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 13.5 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 4.4 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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