What is the water quality grade for Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township?

Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township in Branch County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L.

Is Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township

Branch County, WisconsinMesotrophic

Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township is a mesotrophic lake in Branch County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Branch County, Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 3.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	10 ft	B
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	3.3 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	43	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #1 of 5 lakes in Branch County

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Union Lake Southwest Basin; Sherwood Township Section 11

Branch County

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EPA Impairment Status

Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Oxygen depletion (low DO)

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040500010107-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.04 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: 2023-09-23

Monitoring stations: 1