How Clean Is Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake is a clean lake by Minnesota standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 14.3 ft. Phosphorus: 24.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Cedar Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 14.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 24.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 45 | <50 = clean |
How does Cedar Lake compare?
Cedar Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #15 of 64 lakes in Wright County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.