How Clean Is Little Rock Lake?
Little Rock Lake is algae-prone, with a higher bloom risk in warm months. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 1.8 ft. Phosphorus: 156.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 115 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 74.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Little Rock Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 1.8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 156.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 115 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 74 | <50 = clean |
How does Little Rock Lake compare?
Little Rock Lake's readings run above the Minnesota state average. It ranks #1 of 1 lakes in Benton County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.
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