How Clean Is Maple Lake?
Maple Lake is nutrient-rich, with elevated phosphorus and algae. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6 ft. Phosphorus: 51 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 28 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Maple Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 51 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 28 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 58 | <50 = clean |
How does Maple Lake compare?
Maple Lake's readings run above the Minnesota state average. It ranks #4 of 8 lakes in Todd 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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