How Clean Is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6.9 ft. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Eagle Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 49 | <50 = clean |
How does Eagle Lake compare?
Eagle Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #3 of 25 lakes in Kandiyohi County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.
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