What is the water clarity of First Silver Lake?

Secchi depth (water clarity) data is not available for First Silver Lake.

Does First Silver Lake have an algae problem?

Chlorophyll-a (algae) data is not available for First Silver Lake. Phosphorus and Secchi readings can still indicate bloom risk indirectly.

Is First Silver Lake polluted?

First Silver Lake does not show severe pollution. With a grade of A (Excellent), nutrient and algae levels are within or below typical regional ranges.

How Clean Is First Silver Lake?

First Silver Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Phosphorus: 16 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.

Cleanliness Snapshot

Metric	First Silver Lake	Minnesota avg
Overall Grade	A	C
Phosphorus	16 µg/L	<30 = clean
Trophic State Index	44	<50 = clean

How does First Silver Lake compare?

First Silver Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #24 of 98 lakes in Otter Tail County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.

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