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
| Metric | East Solomon Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 79 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 44.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 66 | <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.