Cleanest Lakes in Otero County, New Mexico
Mescalero Lake Deep in Otero County leads the rankings with a water quality grade of B. Below are the top 4 cleanest monitored lakes in Otero County, New Mexico, ranked by EPA water quality score.
Ranked List
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mescalero Lake Deep | Otero | B | - | 50 µg/L | 1.2 µg/L |
| 2 | Mescalero Lake Shallow | Otero | B | - | 55 µg/L | 1.6 µg/L |
| 3 | Silver Lake Shallow | Otero | B | - | 50 µg/L | 1.9 µg/L |
| 4 | Silver Lake Deep | Otero | B | - | 80 µg/L | 1.3 µg/L |