How Clean Is South Lake?
South Lake is among the cleanest lakes in New York. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Phosphorus: 4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 28.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | South Lake | New York avg |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | 4 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.1 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 28 | <50 = clean |
How does South Lake compare?
South Lake's readings match or beat the New York state average. It ranks #1 of 6 lakes in Herkimer County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 4 years of records.
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