How Clean Is Melissa Lake?
Melissa Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 13.1 ft. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Melissa Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 13.1 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.5 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 44 | <50 = clean |
How does Melissa Lake compare?
Melissa Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #23 of 84 lakes in Becker County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 6 years of records.