How Clean Is Sunrise Lake?
Sunrise Lake is a clean lake by Minnesota standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 7.7 ft. Phosphorus: 14.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Sunrise Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 7.7 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 14.7 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.3 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 44 | <50 = clean |
How does Sunrise Lake compare?
Sunrise Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #5 of 31 lakes in Chisago County by water quality score.