How Clean Is Kinkaid Lake?
Kinkaid Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Phosphorus: 23.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Kinkaid Lake | Illinois avg |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | 23.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 15.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 54 | <50 = clean |
How does Kinkaid Lake compare?
Kinkaid Lake's readings match or beat the Illinois state average. It ranks #1 of 1 lakes in Jackson County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 3 years of records.
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