How Clean Is Reno Lake?
Reno Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6.9 ft. Phosphorus: 33 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Reno Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 33 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 52 | <50 = clean |
How does Reno Lake compare?
Reno Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #9 of 25 lakes in Pope County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.