Swan Lake West Central Basin,Cheshire Township is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Allegan County, Michigan. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Bigmouth shiner and Weed shiner. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Allegan County, Swan Lake West Central Basin,Cheshire Township ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 12 lakes in Allegan County
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EPA Impairment Status
Swan Lake West Central Basin,Cheshire Township 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 MI040500030908-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.25 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2023-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1