How Clean Is Latoka Lake?
Latoka Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 19 ft. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Latoka Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 19 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 11 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 37 | <50 = clean |
How does Latoka Lake compare?
Latoka Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #1 of 51 lakes in Douglas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.