How Clean Is Swartout Lake?
Swartout 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): 5.2 ft. Phosphorus: 570 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 75.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Swartout Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5.2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 570 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 75 | <50 = clean |
How does Swartout Lake compare?
Swartout Lake's grade of D falls below the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #50 of 64 lakes in Wright County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 4 years of records.