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): 2.1 ft. Phosphorus: 57 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 34.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Nodaway Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.1 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 57 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 34.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 65 | <50 = clean |
How does Nodaway Lake compare?
Nodaway Lake's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #4 of 5 lakes in Nodaway County by water quality score.