How Clean Is Nodaway Lake?
Nodaway Lake has poor water quality, with elevated phosphorus and algae. It received a water quality grade of D (Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 2.8 ft. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Nodaway Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | D |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.8 ft | — |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 27.6 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 63 | <50 = clean |
How does Nodaway Lake compare?
Nodaway Lake's grade of D matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of D. It ranks #2 of 5 lakes in Adair County by water quality score.