How Clean Is Park Lake?
Park Lake is a clean lake by Minnesota standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 7 ft. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Park Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 7 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 46 | <50 = clean |
How does Park Lake compare?
Park Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #10 of 33 lakes in Carlton County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.