How Clean Is Kitchi Lake?
Kitchi 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): 8.2 ft. Phosphorus: 19.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Kitchi Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 19.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 50 | <50 = clean |
How does Kitchi Lake compare?
Kitchi Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #63 of 92 lakes in Beltrami County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 2 years of records.