How Clean Is Ten Mile Lake?
Ten Mile Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 13.6 ft. Phosphorus: 24 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Ten Mile Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 13.6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 24 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.2 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 45 | <50 = clean |
How does Ten Mile Lake compare?
Ten Mile Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #32 of 66 lakes in Otter Tail County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.
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