How Clean Is Silver Island Lake?
Silver Island 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): 4.4 ft. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Silver Island Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 4.4 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.9 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 51 | <50 = clean |
How does Silver Island Lake compare?
Silver Island Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #15 of 35 lakes in Lake County by water quality score.