Is Lake Charlevoix Safe for Swimming?
Lake Charlevoix in Charlevoix County, Michigan 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.. Phosphorus: 31 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Phosphorus | 31 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.4 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 122 ft |
| Location | Charlevoix County, Michigan |
How does Lake Charlevoix compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Lake Charlevoix runs above the Michigan state average. It ranks #3 of 3 lakes in Charlevoix County on nutrient and algae readings.
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