How Clean Is Star Lake?
Star Lake has very poor water quality and a high algae bloom risk. It received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 1 ft. Phosphorus: 63.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 34.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Star Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 1 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 63.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 34.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 69 | <50 = clean |
How does Star Lake compare?
Star Lake's grade of F falls below the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #15 of 19 lakes in Meeker County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 6 years of records.