How Clean Is Lory Lake?
Lory Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6 ft. Phosphorus: 41 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Lory Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 41 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 54 | <50 = clean |
How does Lory Lake compare?
Lory Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #13 of 19 lakes in Isanti County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 2 years of records.