High Lake Central Basin; Aloma Township is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kent County, Michigan. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Kent County, High Lake Central Basin; Aloma Township ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2022-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 6.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
High Lake Central Basin; Aloma Township averages about 53°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Aug (about 55°F) and coldest in Jun (about 51°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 85 field readings (2022–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full High Lake Central Basin; Aloma Township water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 18 lakes in Kent County
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High Lake Central Basin; Aloma Township holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Ottawa County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Newaygo County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Barry County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Barry County · Clarity: 4 ft
Muskegon County · Clarity: 1 ft
Van Buren County · Clarity: 6.5 ft
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
5 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of High Lake Central Basin; Aloma Township under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 3 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Saddle Ridge Condo-AlgomaRockford · 2.2 mi away · NPDES MI0056723Recent violation
- North Kent LandfillRockford · 3.7 mi away · NPDES MI0037486Recent violation
- Wolverine World Wide Inc Former Tannery-RockfordRockford · 4.7 mi away · NPDES MI0060323Recent violation
- Byrne-Electrical-Spec IncRockford · 4.7 mi away · NPDES MIG250392
- Rockford MS4-KentRockford · 4.9 mi away · NPDES MI0060115
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-13
Monitoring stations: 1