How Clean Is Ml-Se Lake?
Ml-Se Lake is a clean lake by Minnesota standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 24.2 ft. Phosphorus: 26.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Ml-Se Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 24.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 26.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.1 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 43 | <50 = clean |
How does Ml-Se Lake compare?
Ml-Se Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #9 of 11 lakes in Mille Lacs County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 6 years of records.