What is the water quality grade for Eagle Lake North Central Basin?

Eagle Lake North Central Basin in Allegan County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 14 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.7 µg/L.

Is Eagle Lake North Central Basin safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Eagle Lake North Central Basin has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Eagle Lake North Central Basin

Allegan County, WisconsinMesotrophic

Eagle Lake North Central Basin is a mesotrophic lake in Allegan County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Allegan County, Eagle Lake North Central Basin ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Good clarity, visible to about 14 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 4.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	14 ft	B
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	4.7 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	42	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #3 of 12 lakes in Allegan County

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Miner Lake West Central Basin,Allegan Township

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2021-09-15

Monitoring stations: 1