Middle Straits Lake Central Basin; West Bloomfield Township
Oakland County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Middle Straits Lake Central Basin; West Bloomfield Township is a mesotrophic lake in Oakland County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2021. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Yellow bullhead. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Oakland County, Middle Straits Lake Central Basin; West Bloomfield Township ranks #21 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-09-16. 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 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #21 of 45 lakes in Oakland County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Middle Straits Lake Central Basin; West Bloomfield Township holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Oakland 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
EPA Impairment Status
Middle Straits Lake Central Basin; West Bloomfield Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040900050102-07 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.42 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: 2021-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1