How Clean Is Bde Maka Ska Lake?
Bde Maka Ska 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): 9.8 ft. Phosphorus: 88.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Bde Maka Ska Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 9.8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 88.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.6 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 53 | <50 = clean |
How does Bde Maka Ska Lake compare?
Bde Maka Ska Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #12 of 81 lakes in Hennepin County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.
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