How Clean Is Foot Lake?
Foot Lake is nutrient-rich, with elevated phosphorus and algae. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 2.3 ft. Phosphorus: 54.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 20.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Foot Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 54.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 20.5 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 62 | <50 = clean |
How does Foot Lake compare?
Foot Lake's readings run above the Minnesota state average. It ranks #15 of 25 lakes in Kandiyohi County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 2 years of records.
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