How Clean Is Diamond Lake?
Diamond Lake has poor water quality, with elevated phosphorus and algae. It received a water quality grade of D (Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 5 ft. Phosphorus: 68 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Diamond Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 68 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 59 | <50 = clean |
How does Diamond Lake compare?
Diamond Lake's grade of D falls below the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #18 of 35 lakes in Kandiyohi County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.