How Clean Is Andrew Lake?
Andrew Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 13.9 ft. Phosphorus: 17 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Andrew Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 13.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 43 | <50 = clean |
How does Andrew Lake compare?
Andrew Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #15 of 37 lakes in Douglas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.