How Clean Is Turtle Lake?
Turtle 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): 9.5 ft. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Turtle Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 9.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 43 | <50 = clean |
How does Turtle Lake compare?
Turtle Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #51 of 86 lakes in Beltrami County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.