How Clean Is Little River Lake?
Little River Lake is algae-prone, with a higher bloom risk in warm months. It received a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 2.3 ft. Phosphorus: 85 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 70 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Little River Lake | Iowa avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F | D |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 85 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 70 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 69 | <50 = clean |
How does Little River Lake compare?
Little River Lake's grade of F falls below the Iowa state average of D. It ranks #3 of 3 lakes in Decatur County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 4 years of records.
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