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How Clean Is East Solomon Lake?

East Solomon Lake has very poor water quality and a high algae bloom risk. It received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 2.6 ft. Phosphorus: 79 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 44.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.

Cleanliness Snapshot

MetricEast Solomon LakeMinnesota avg
Overall GradeFC
Water Clarity (Secchi)2.6 ft
Phosphorus79 µg/L<30 = clean
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)44.7 µg/L<10 = clean
Trophic State Index66<50 = clean

How does East Solomon Lake compare?

East Solomon Lake's grade of F falls below the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #19 of 25 lakes in Kandiyohi County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.