Greenes Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 18 other monitored lakes in Charlevoix County, Greenes Lake ranks #19 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2022-09-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Ranked #19 of 19 lakes in Charlevoix County
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-07
Monitoring stations: 1