Is Petenwell Flowage Lake Safe for Swimming?
Petenwell Flowage Lake in Juneau 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: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 81.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 81.7 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 44 ft |
| Location | Juneau County, Wisconsin |
How does Petenwell Flowage Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Petenwell Flowage Lake runs above the Wisconsin state average. It ranks #1 of 2 lakes in Juneau County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 2.3 feet. That signals heavy algae or sediment, often tied to high phosphorus from runoff.
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