Wahbememe Lake
Wahbememe Lake in St. Joseph County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 6.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L.
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Wahbememe Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in St. Joseph County, Michigan. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2019. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in St. Joseph County, Wahbememe Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2019-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 6.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 6.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 8 lakes in St. Joseph County
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Frequently asked questions about Wahbememe Lake
Where is Wahbememe Lake?
- Wahbememe Lake is a lake in St. Joseph County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Wahbememe Lake?
- Wahbememe Lake in St. Joseph County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 6.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L.
Is Wahbememe Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Wahbememe Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
7 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2018–2019. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS7 samples · 2018–2019
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.