How Clean Is Miltona Lake?
Miltona 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): 18.7 ft. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Miltona Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 18.7 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 40 | <50 = clean |
How does Miltona Lake compare?
Miltona Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #4 of 52 lakes in Douglas County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.