What is the water quality grade for Maston Lake Northeast Basin; Spencer Township?

Maston Lake Northeast Basin; Spencer Township in Kent County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 14.5 ft visibility.

Is Maston Lake Northeast Basin; Spencer Township safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Maston Lake Northeast Basin; Spencer Township has an overall water quality grade of B. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Maston Lake Northeast Basin; Spencer Township

Kent County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic

Maston Lake Northeast Basin; Spencer Township is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Kent County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Kent County, Maston Lake Northeast Basin; Spencer Township ranks #9 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-07-05. 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 14.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 39.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	14.5 ft	B
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	39	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #9 of 18 lakes in Kent County

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EPA Impairment Status

Maston Lake Northeast Basin; Spencer Township 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 (2.75 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: 2023-07-05

Monitoring stations: 1