How Clean Is Norway Lake?
Norway Lake has very poor water quality and a high algae bloom risk. It received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 2.4 ft. Phosphorus: 60 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 37.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Norway Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.4 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 60 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 37.4 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 65 | <50 = clean |
How does Norway Lake compare?
Norway Lake's grade of F falls below the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #20 of 25 lakes in Kandiyohi County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.