Is Long Lake Safe for Swimming?
Long Lake in Chippewa 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: 13.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 12.4 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 101 ft |
| Location | Chippewa County, Wisconsin |
How does Long Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Long Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #3 of 7 lakes in Chippewa County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 13.1 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.
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