How Clean Is Mille Lacs Lake?
Mille Lacs Lake does not have enough monitoring data to grade. Its EPA monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar for a letter grade, so it is published unrated — that is an absence of evidence, not a poor result. The measurements below are what the record does contain. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 10 ft. Trophic State Index: 44.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Mille Lacs Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | NR | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 10 ft | — |
| Trophic State Index | 44 | <50 = clean |
How does Mille Lacs Lake compare?
Mille Lacs Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar, so it is not compared with the Minnesota state average. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.