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Nelson Lake - Site C West
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Water Quality Grade: A — Excellent
Crystal clear — you can see 16.4 feet down. Phosphorus level: 23.9 µg/L.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 m | A |
| Phosphorus | 23.9 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data |
County Ranking
Ranked #70 of 98 lakes in Sawyer County
Data Sources
Data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-08-25
Monitoring stations: 1