How Clean Is Montrose Lake?
Montrose Lake is algae-prone, with a higher bloom risk in warm months. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 0.6 ft. Phosphorus: 266 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 61.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 80.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Montrose Lake | Missouri avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 0.6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 266 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 61.9 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 80 | <50 = clean |
How does Montrose Lake compare?
Montrose Lake's readings run above the Missouri state average. It ranks #1 of 1 lakes in Henry County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 2 years of records.
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