What is the water quality grade for Clark Lake Central Basin; Brighton Township?

Clark Lake Central Basin; Brighton Township in Livingston County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 12 ft visibility.

Is Clark Lake Central Basin; Brighton Township safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Clark Lake Central Basin; Brighton Township has an overall water quality grade of B. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Clark Lake Central Basin; Brighton Township

Livingston County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

Clark Lake Central Basin; Brighton Township is a mesotrophic lake in Livingston County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 19 other monitored lakes in Livingston County, Clark Lake Central Basin; Brighton Township ranks #4 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-08. 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 12 ft. Trophic State Index: 41.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	12 ft	B
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	41	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #4 of 20 lakes in Livingston County

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Clark Lake Central Basin; Brighton Township holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.

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EPA Impairment Status

Clark Lake Central Basin; Brighton Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).

Causes of impairment

PCBs

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

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040900050111-03 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.95 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: 2022-09-08

Monitoring stations: 1