How Clean Is Tamarac Lake?
Tamarac 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): 6.9 ft. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Tamarac Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6.9 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 48 | <50 = clean |
How does Tamarac Lake compare?
Tamarac Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #61 of 93 lakes in Becker County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.