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LakeQuality

Snowbank Lake is a clean lake by Minnesota standards. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 15.1 ft. Phosphorus: 7.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.

Cleanliness Snapshot

MetricSnowbank LakeMinnesota avg
Water Clarity (Secchi)15.1 ft
Phosphorus7.5 µg/L<30 = clean
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)1.5 µg/L<10 = clean
Trophic State Index35<50 = clean

How does Snowbank Lake compare?

Snowbank Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #23 of 35 lakes in Lake County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 3 years of records.