How Clean Is Kitchi West Arm Lake?
Kitchi West Arm 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): 10.2 ft. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Kitchi West Arm Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 10.2 ft | — |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 47 | <50 = clean |
How does Kitchi West Arm Lake compare?
Kitchi West Arm Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #58 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.