How Clean Is Clearwater Lake?
Clearwater 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): 1.8 ft. Phosphorus: 31.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Clearwater Lake | Missouri avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 1.8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 31.3 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 57 | <50 = clean |
How does Clearwater Lake compare?
Clearwater Lake's readings match or beat the Missouri state average. It ranks #1 of 2 lakes in Reynolds County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 5 years of records.
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