How Clean Is Villard Lake?
Villard Lake 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): 4.6 ft. Phosphorus: 31 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Villard Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 4.6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 31 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 13 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 55 | <50 = clean |
How does Villard Lake compare?
Villard Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #7 of 20 lakes in Pope County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 6 years of records.