Is Bde Maka Ska Lake Safe for Swimming?
Bde Maka Ska Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 9.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 88.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 88.5 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.6 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 82 ft |
| Location | Hennepin County, Minnesota |
How does Bde Maka Ska Lake compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Bde Maka Ska Lake matches or beats the Minnesota state average. It ranks #12 of 81 lakes in Hennepin County on nutrient and algae readings.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 9.8 feet. That puts the lake in good clarity range, with limited algae interference. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 5.6 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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