How Clean Is Upper Sakatah Lake?
Upper Sakatah Lake has very poor water quality and a high algae bloom risk. It received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 3 ft. Phosphorus: 303 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 76.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 74.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Upper Sakatah Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 303 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 76.8 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 74 | <50 = clean |
How does Upper Sakatah Lake compare?
Upper Sakatah Lake's grade of F falls below the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #12 of 13 lakes in Le Sueur County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 2 years of records.
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