Pleasant Lake Northwest Basin; Freedom Township
Washtenaw County, WisconsinEutrophic
Pleasant Lake Northwest Basin; Freedom Township is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Washtenaw County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Compared to the 16 other monitored lakes in Washtenaw County, Pleasant Lake Northwest Basin; Freedom Township ranks #11 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 5.8 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 6.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.8 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.9 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #11 of 17 lakes in Washtenaw County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Pleasant Lake Northwest Basin; Freedom Township holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AClear Lake East Basin; Waterloo TownshipJackson County · 12.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BSugarloaf Lake; Lyndon TwpWashtenaw County · 12.3 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Washtenaw County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Cass County · Clarity: 7 ft
Leelanau County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Iosco County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Muskegon County · Clarity: 6.8 ft
Gladwin County · Clarity: 9 ft
Montmorency County · Clarity: 9 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-21
Monitoring stations: 1