How Clean Is Star Lake?
Star Lake has poor water quality, with elevated phosphorus and algae. It received a water quality grade of D (Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 1 ft. Phosphorus: 63.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Star Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 1 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 63.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 71 | <50 = clean |
How does Star Lake compare?
Star Lake's grade of D falls below the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #15 of 23 lakes in Meeker County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 5 years of records.