Cedar Is. Lake East Central Basin,White Lake Township
Oakland County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Cedar Is. Lake East Central Basin,White Lake Township is a mesotrophic lake in Oakland County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Lake herring. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Oakland County, Cedar Is. Lake East Central Basin,White Lake Township ranks #18 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 11 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #18 of 45 lakes in Oakland County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Cedar Is. Lake East Central Basin,White Lake Township holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AOxbow Lake Southeast Basin; White Lake Township Section 26Oakland County · 0.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AMaceday Lake Central Basin; Waterford Township Section 7Oakland County · 4.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Oakland County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft
Manistee County · Clarity: 11 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Cedar Is. Lake East Central Basin,White Lake Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040900050102-11 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.67 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: 2023-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1