How Clean Is White Earth Lake?
White Earth 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): 14.5 ft. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | White Earth Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 14.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 35 | <50 = clean |
How does White Earth Lake compare?
White Earth Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #24 of 93 lakes in Becker County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.