How Clean Is Upper Cormorant Lake?
Upper Cormorant Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 8 ft. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Upper Cormorant Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9.9 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 51 | <50 = clean |
How does Upper Cormorant Lake compare?
Upper Cormorant Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #59 of 84 lakes in Becker County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 6 years of records.
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