Meek Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Kent County, Michigan. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Kent County, Meek Lake ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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
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County Ranking
Ranked #16 of 18 lakes in Kent County
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
5 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Meek Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Sparta WwtpSparta · 1.7 mi away · NPDES MI0020478MajorRecent violation
- Sparta Foundry IncSparta · 2 mi away · NPDES MIG250402Recent violation
- Sparta MS4-KentSparta · 2.3 mi away · NPDES MI0060116
- Occidental Petroleum CorpSparta · 2.4 mi away · NPDES MIG080992
- Bradford Dairy FarmsSparta · 2.8 mi away · NPDES MIG440004
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: 2023-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1