How Clean Is Snider Lake?
Snider 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): 8.5 ft. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Snider Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 21 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9.2 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 49 | <50 = clean |
How does Snider Lake compare?
Snider Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #10 of 12 lakes in Mahnomen County by water quality score.