Augur Lake
Essex County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Augur Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Essex County, NY. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Essex County, Augur Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 9 lakes in Essex County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Augur Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AMain Section LakeEssex County · 9.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AMain Section LakeClinton County · 17.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AIsle la Motte LakeClinton County · 21.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
Nearby Lakes in Essex County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Augur Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1004-0050 · Official waterbody report
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-22
Monitoring stations: 1