How Clean Is George Lake?
George Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 7.3 ft. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | George Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 7.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.3 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 50 | <50 = clean |
How does George Lake compare?
George Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #8 of 23 lakes in Anoka County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 4 years of records.
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