How Clean Is Red Sand Lake?
Red Sand 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): 9 ft. Phosphorus: 22.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Red Sand Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 22.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 46 | <50 = clean |
How does Red Sand Lake compare?
Red Sand Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #32 of 85 lakes in Crow Wing County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.