How Clean Is Windy Lake?
Windy 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): 5.5 ft. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Windy Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 5.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 11 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.1 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 43 | <50 = clean |
How does Windy Lake compare?
Windy Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #22 of 35 lakes in Lake County by water quality score.