How Clean Is Edward Lake?
Edward 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): 15.5 ft. Phosphorus: 16 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Edward Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 15.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 41 | <50 = clean |
How does Edward Lake compare?
Edward Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #39 of 120 lakes in Crow Wing County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 5 years of records.