How Clean Is South Center Lake?
South Center Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 4.7 ft. Phosphorus: 29.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | South Center Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 4.7 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 29.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 14 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 55 | <50 = clean |
How does South Center Lake compare?
South Center Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #15 of 30 lakes in Chisago County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 6 years of records.
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