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Lake Waubesa
Water Quality
One measure of a lakes health is the trophic state, which relates to the amount of algae in the water. The average summer trophic state for the last 5 years was 62 (Eutrophic) and was determined using Secchi data. For a Deep Lowland lake, this is considered Fair. Deep Lowland lakes stratify, or form separate layers of water, during the summer months and have watersheds greater than 4 square miles in area.
Lake Waubesa has been monitored by volunteers since 1921. Volunteers monitor water clarity with a black and white Secchi disk. Volunteers are the source of the majority of Wisconsin's lake water quality data, and their dedication is greatly appreciated. Additional monitoring has been done through projects funded in part by DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Grants. Reports and graphs featuring data collected by volunteers, DNR staff and others can be viewed below.
Water Quality Reports and Graphs
| Station Name | Station ID | Map | Max Year | Reports |
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| Lake Waubesa - Babcock Park | 10044693 | Map | 2015 | Details |
| Lake Waubesa - Deep Hole | 133125 | Map | 2024 | Details |
| Lake Waubesa - Jordan Drive | 10058891 | Map | 2024 | Details |
| Lake Waubesa - Morris Park Road | 10059429 | Map | 2024 | Details |
| Lake Waubesa - North End | 10042265 | Map | 2016 | Details |
| Lake Waubesa - South End | 10042266 | Map | 2016 | Details |
| Lake Waubesa - zebra mussel voucher | 10048872 | Map | 2017 | Details |
| Lake Waubesa off Morris Park Rd | 10043410 | Map | 2014 | Details |
| Yahara River - Lake Waubesa | 096 | Map | 1976 | Details |