What is the water quality grade for Farewell Lake West Basin; Hanover Township?

Farewell Lake West Basin; Hanover Township in Jackson County, Michigan received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 11.8 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.3 µg/L.

Is Farewell Lake West Basin; Hanover Township safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Farewell Lake West Basin; Hanover Township has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Jackson County, Michigan

Farewell Lake West Basin; Hanover Township

Grade AExcellent · 11.8 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Farewell Lake West Basin; Hanover Township is a mesotrophic lake in Jackson County, Michigan. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 18 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, and Bluegill. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Farewell Lake West Basin; Hanover Township ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

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Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Good clarity, visible to about 11.8 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 2.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	11.8 ft	B
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	2.3 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	40	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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Fish Species

Blackchin shiner Blacknose shiner Bluegill Bluntnose minnow Brook silverside Central mudminnow Common shiner Green sunfish Johnny darter Largemouth bass Mimic shiner Mottled sculpin Northern logperch Northern longear sunfish Tadpole madtom Western banded killifish Yellow bullhead Yellow perch

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Fishing Farewell Lake West Basin; Hanover Township

Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving

Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

Metric	Trend	Change/Year	Years
Water Clarity	↑ Improving	+1.75 m/yr	4
Chlorophyll-a	↑ Improving	-0.45 µg/L/yr	3

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Water Temperature

Farewell Lake West Basin; Hanover Township averages about 66°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Sep (about 70°F) and coldest in May (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.