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How Clean Is Velvet Lake?

Velvet Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 10.8 ft. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.

Cleanliness Snapshot

MetricVelvet LakeMinnesota avg
Overall GradeAC
Water Clarity (Secchi)10.8 ft
Phosphorus14 µg/L<30 = clean
Trophic State Index43<50 = clean

How does Velvet Lake compare?

Velvet Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #58 of 120 lakes in Crow Wing County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.