How Clean Is Ml-Vineland Lake?
Ml-Vineland 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): 25.6 ft. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Ml-Vineland Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 25.6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.9 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 42 | <50 = clean |
How does Ml-Vineland Lake compare?
Ml-Vineland Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #4 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.