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Skaneateles Lake

Onondaga County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic

Skaneateles Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Onondaga County, NY. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Onondaga County, Skaneateles Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 27.4 ft down. Trophic State Index: 29.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)27.4 ftA
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)29Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Onondaga County

Nearby Lakes in Onondaga County

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2020-09-28

Monitoring stations: 1