How Clean Is Sugar Lake?
Sugar Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 15.5 ft. Phosphorus: 9.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Sugar Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 15.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 9.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 37 | <50 = clean |
How does Sugar Lake compare?
Sugar Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #5 of 53 lakes in Aitkin County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 4 years of records.