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Apple Lake
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 70 (Eutrophic) and was determined using chlorophyll data. For a Deep Seepage lake, this is considered Poor. Deep Seepage lakes stratify, or form separate layers of water, during the summer months and have no inlet or outlet.
Apple Lake was monitored by volunteers between 1988 and 2012. Volunteers monitor water clarity with a black and white Secchi disk. Some also collect water samples, which are sent to the State Lab of Hygiene to be analyzed. Volunteers are the source of the majority of Wisconsin's lake water quality data, and their dedication is greatly appreciated. Apple Lake is also part of DNR's long term trend monitoring project. 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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| Apple Lake - Deep Hole | 563056 | Map | 2024 | Details |
| Apple Lake - South End | 563108 | Map | 2012 | Details |