What is the water quality grade for Barton Lake West Basin; Schoolcraft Township?

Barton Lake West Basin; Schoolcraft Township in Kalamazoo County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.8 µg/L.

Is Barton Lake West Basin; Schoolcraft Township safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Barton Lake West Basin; Schoolcraft Township has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 7.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Barton Lake West Basin; Schoolcraft Township

Kalamazoo County, WisconsinMesotrophic

Barton Lake West Basin; Schoolcraft Township is a mesotrophic lake in Kalamazoo County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Kalamazoo County, Barton Lake West Basin; Schoolcraft Township ranks #7 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 7.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	8 ft	C
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	7.8 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	49	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #7 of 12 lakes in Kalamazoo County

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Barton Lake West Basin; Schoolcraft Township holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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EPA Impairment Status

Barton Lake West Basin; Schoolcraft Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

MercuryPCBs

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040500010503-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.83 km)

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: 2023-09-24

Monitoring stations: 1