Swan Lake West Central Basin,Cheshire Township
Allegan County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Swan Lake West Central Basin,Cheshire Township is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Allegan County, MI. 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. 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, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-09. 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 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
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 12 lakes in Allegan County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Swan Lake West Central Basin,Cheshire Township holds Grade F. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Allegan County
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Other Grade F Lakes in Wisconsin
Ottawa County · Clarity: 3 ft
Berrien County · Clarity: 3 ft
Berrien County · Clarity: 3 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Hillsdale County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
Hillsdale County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
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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)
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: 2023-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1