How Clean Is Linwood Lake?
Linwood Lake is nutrient-rich, with elevated phosphorus and algae. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 3.9 ft. Phosphorus: 42.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 19.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Linwood Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 3.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 42.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 19.1 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 58 | <50 = clean |
How does Linwood Lake compare?
Linwood Lake's readings run above the Minnesota state average. It ranks #15 of 23 lakes in Anoka County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.
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