How Clean Is Franklin Lake?
Franklin 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): 13.1 ft. Phosphorus: 17 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Franklin Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 13.1 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.6 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 43 | <50 = clean |
How does Franklin Lake compare?
Franklin Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #38 of 66 lakes in Otter Tail County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.