How Clean Is Jennie Lake?
Jennie Lake has poor water quality, with elevated phosphorus and algae. It received a water quality grade of D (Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 3.9 ft. Phosphorus: 62 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 24.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Jennie Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 3.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 62 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 24.3 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 61 | <50 = clean |
How does Jennie Lake compare?
Jennie Lake's grade of D falls below the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #11 of 19 lakes in Meeker County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 2 years of records.