How Clean Is Kansas Lake?
Kansas Lake is nutrient-rich, with elevated phosphorus and algae. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 1.5 ft. Phosphorus: 192 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 25.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Kansas Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 1.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 192 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 25.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 71 | <50 = clean |
How does Kansas Lake compare?
Kansas Lake's readings run above the Minnesota state average. It ranks #4 of 4 lakes in Watonwan County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 2 years of records.
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