How Clean Is Big Rice Lake?
Big Rice 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): 5.7 ft. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Big Rice Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5.7 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.4 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 53 | <50 = clean |
How does Big Rice Lake compare?
Big Rice Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #77 of 85 lakes in Beltrami County on nutrient and algae readings.
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