How Clean Is Dixon Lake?
Dixon Lake is nutrient-rich, with elevated phosphorus and algae. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6 ft. Phosphorus: 34 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 19.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Dixon Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 34 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 19.6 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 55 | <50 = clean |
How does Dixon Lake compare?
Dixon Lake's readings run above the Minnesota state average. It ranks #71 of 72 lakes in Itasca County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 2 years of records.
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