Lake Leelanau; South Basin; Center of Deepest Basin; Bingham Township
Leelanau County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Lake Leelanau; South Basin; Center of Deepest Basin; Bingham Township is a mesotrophic lake in Leelanau County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Leelanau County, Lake Leelanau; South Basin; Center of Deepest Basin; Bingham Township ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-09-19. 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 11.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.8 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #16 of 21 lakes in Leelanau County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Leelanau; South Basin; Center of Deepest Basin; Bingham Township holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AWest Arm Grand Traverse Bay 2 Mi From South Shore LakeLeelanau County · 7.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AWest Arm Grand Traverse Bay 3 Mi Southeast Stony Point LakeGrand Traverse County · 9.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ABass LakeLeelanau County · 9.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Leelanau County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft
Manistee County · Clarity: 11 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-09-19
Monitoring stations: 1