How Clean Is Ida Lake?
Ida Lake is a clean lake by Minnesota standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 11.2 ft. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Ida Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 11.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 46 | <50 = clean |
How does Ida Lake compare?
Ida Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #40 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.