How Clean Is Whitewater Lake?
Whitewater 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): 15.4 ft. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Whitewater Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 15.4 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 40 | <50 = clean |
How does Whitewater Lake compare?
Whitewater Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #25 of 187 lakes in St. Louis County by water quality score.