How Clean Is Ml-Ne Lake?
Ml-Ne 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): 8.6 ft. Phosphorus: 24 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Ml-Ne Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8.6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 24 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.4 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 48 | <50 = clean |
How does Ml-Ne Lake compare?
Ml-Ne Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #9 of 18 lakes in Aitkin County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.