Is Clearwater Lake Safe for Swimming?
Clearwater Lake in Reynolds County, Missouri 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: 1.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 31.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 31.3 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.8 μg/L |
| Location | Reynolds County, Missouri |
How does Clearwater Lake compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Clearwater Lake matches or beats the Missouri state average. It ranks #1 of 2 lakes in Reynolds County on nutrient and algae readings.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 1.8 feet. That signals heavy algae or sediment, often tied to high phosphorus from runoff. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 5.8 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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