How Clean Is Spring Lake?
Spring 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): 7 ft. Phosphorus: 41.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Spring Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 7 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 41.9 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 54 | <50 = clean |
How does Spring Lake compare?
Spring Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #6 of 17 lakes in Scott County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.