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Pike Lake

Kosciusko County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic

Pike Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kosciusko County, IN. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 18 other monitored lakes in Kosciusko County, Pike Lake ranks #15 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-08-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

Very murky, less than 1.9 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 68.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)1.9 ftF
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)68Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #15 of 19 lakes in Kosciusko County

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Pike Lake holds Grade F. One nearby lake has a higher grade.

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EPA Impairment Status

Pike Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)PCBs

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit INB06P1005_00 · Official waterbody report

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: 2021-08-09

Monitoring stations: 1