How Clean Is Amelia Lake?
Amelia Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 9.2 ft. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Amelia Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 9.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 47 | <50 = clean |
How does Amelia Lake compare?
Amelia Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #9 of 20 lakes in Pope County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.
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