White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township
White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township in Oakland County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 13 ft
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Why White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by EGLE and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township is a lake in Oakland County, Michigan. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 17 documented fish species including Black bullhead, Black crappie, and Blackchin shiner. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2017-09-25. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
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Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
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Water quality measurements for White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 13 ft. Phosphorus level: 10.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
Fish Species
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland 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 MI040900050104-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.96 km)
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Frequently asked questions about White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township
Where is White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township?
- White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township is a lake in Oakland County, Michigan. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — there is not enough recent sampling to assign a letter.
What is the water quality grade for White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township?
- White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township in Oakland County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10.5 µg/L.
Is White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township?
- The available depth estimate for White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township is shallower than its measured water clarity, which cannot be right, so no depth is shown.
What fish are in White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township?
- Fish species found in White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township include Black bullhead, Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Grass pickerel, Iowa darter, Lake chubsucker, Largemouth bass, Northern longear sunfish, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Sand shiner, Smallmouth bass, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch. White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
Are there boat ramps on White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township?
- White Lake Southeast Basin; Highland Township has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
13 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2017. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS13 samples · 2016–2017
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory