How Clean Is Toad Lake?
Toad Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 7 ft. Phosphorus: 27 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Toad Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 7 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 27 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 51 | <50 = clean |
How does Toad Lake compare?
Toad Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #62 of 84 lakes in Becker County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.