Slm Side Channel Lake
St. Clair County, WisconsinHypereutrophic
Slm Side Channel Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in St. Clair County, IL. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2021.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-25. 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 0.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 275.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 82.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 275.5 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 82 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in St. Clair County
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Slm Side Channel Lake holds Grade F. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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EPA Impairment Status
Slm Side Channel Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit IL_SOL · 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: 2021-10-25
Monitoring stations: 1