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Maston Lake

Kent County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

Maston Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Kent County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 13 documented fish species including Black crappie, Blacknose shiner, and Bluegill. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Kent County, Maston Lake ranks #14 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-05-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Trophic State Index: 45.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	9 ft	C
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	45	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Fish Species

Black crappie Blacknose shiner Bluegill Bluntnose minnow Brook silverside Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Northern longear sunfish Pumpkinseed Rock bass Striped shiner Western banded killifish Yellow perch

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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #14 of 18 lakes in Kent County

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Maston Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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EPA Impairment Status

Maston Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).

Causes of impairment

Pathogens (E. coli, fecal)

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040500060107-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.8 km)

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2023-05-31

Monitoring stations: 1