How Clean Is North Twin Lake?
North Twin 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): 8.5 ft. Phosphorus: 17 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | North Twin Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.9 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 46 | <50 = clean |
How does North Twin Lake compare?
North Twin Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #2 of 12 lakes in Mahnomen County by water quality score.