How Clean Is Upper Red Lake: West-Central?
Upper Red Lake: West-Central 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): 2 ft. Phosphorus: 41.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Upper Red Lake: West-Central | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 41.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 13.4 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 60 | <50 = clean |
How does Upper Red Lake: West-Central compare?
Upper Red Lake: West-Central's grade of C matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #66 of 85 lakes in Beltrami County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 6 years of records.
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