How Clean Is Silver Lake?
Silver 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): 11.3 ft. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Silver Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 11.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 43 | <50 = clean |
How does Silver Lake compare?
Silver Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #32 of 97 lakes in Otter Tail County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.