How Clean Is John Lake?
John 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): 8.5 ft. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | John Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 48 | <50 = clean |
How does John Lake compare?
John Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #19 of 64 lakes in Wright County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.