Pleasant Lake; West Bloomfield Township
Oakland County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Pleasant Lake; West Bloomfield Township is a mesotrophic lake in Oakland County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 11 documented fish species including Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Oakland County, Pleasant Lake; West Bloomfield Township ranks #39 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #39 of 45 lakes in Oakland County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Pleasant Lake; West Bloomfield Township holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ACass Lake South Central Basin; W. Bloomfield Township Section 3Oakland County · 3.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BUpper Long Lake Northwest Basin; Bloomfield TownshipOakland County · 5.5 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Oakland 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
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Pleasant Lake; 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 (2.94 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: 2023-09-14
Monitoring stations: 1