How Clean Is Stockton Lake?
Stockton Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 5.8 ft. Phosphorus: 9.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Stockton Lake | Missouri avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5.8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 9.8 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 46 | <50 = clean |
How does Stockton Lake compare?
Stockton Lake's readings match or beat the Missouri state average. It ranks #2 of 3 lakes in Cedar County on nutrient and algae readings.
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