How Clean Is White Bear Lake?
White Bear Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 14.4 ft. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | White Bear Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 14.4 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 41 | <50 = clean |
How does White Bear Lake compare?
White Bear Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #5 of 75 lakes in Washington County on nutrient and algae readings. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.
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