How Clean Is South Lindstrom Lake?
South Lindstrom Lake is a clean lake by Minnesota standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 5.2 ft. Phosphorus: 28 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | South Lindstrom Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 28 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.6 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 50 | <50 = clean |
How does South Lindstrom Lake compare?
South Lindstrom Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #10 of 31 lakes in Chisago County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.