How Clean Is Johnson Lake?
Johnson 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): 3 ft. Phosphorus: 33 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Johnson Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 33 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 56 | <50 = clean |
How does Johnson Lake compare?
Johnson Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #50 of 68 lakes in St. Louis County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 3 years of records.
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