Paw Paw Lake East Central Basin; Texas Township
Kalamazoo County, WisconsinOligotrophic
Paw Paw Lake East Central Basin; Texas Township is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Kalamazoo County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Kalamazoo County, Paw Paw Lake East Central Basin; Texas Township ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 1.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.6 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 12 lakes in Kalamazoo County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Paw Paw Lake East Central Basin; Texas Township holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ACedar Lake Central Basin; Porter TownshipVan Buren County · 6.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AGravel Lake North Central Basin; Porter Township Section 31Van Buren County · 8.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Kalamazoo 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
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-22
Monitoring stations: 1