How Clean Is Pine Mountain Lake?
Pine Mountain Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 12.5 ft. Phosphorus: 17.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Pine Mountain Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 12.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.3 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 42 | <50 = clean |
How does Pine Mountain Lake compare?
Pine Mountain Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #61 of 104 lakes in Cass County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.
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