White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township
Muskegon County, WisconsinEutrophic
White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Muskegon County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Muskegon County, White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 8.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.4 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 12 lakes in Muskegon County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft
Manistee County · Clarity: 11 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
White Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040601010904-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.93 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: 2023-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1