How Clean Is Lake Lansing?
Lake Lansing is among the cleanest lakes in Michigan. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 10.3 ft. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Lake Lansing | Michigan avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 10.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 19 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 45 | <50 = clean |
How does Lake Lansing compare?
Lake Lansing's readings match or beat the Michigan state average. It ranks #1 of 1 lakes in Ingham County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 2 years of records.
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