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How Clean Is Lower Mission Lake?

Lower Mission 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): 6.9 ft. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.

Cleanliness Snapshot

MetricLower Mission LakeMinnesota avg
Overall GradeCC
Water Clarity (Secchi)6.9 ft
Phosphorus36 µg/L<30 = clean
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)14 µg/L<10 = clean
Trophic State Index54<50 = clean

How does Lower Mission Lake compare?

Lower Mission Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #74 of 85 lakes in Crow Wing County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 6 years of records.