How Clean Is Elbow Lake?
Elbow 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): 12.1 ft. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Elbow Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 12.1 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 42 | <50 = clean |
How does Elbow Lake compare?
Elbow Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #20 of 93 lakes in Becker County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.