Is Currant Lake Safe for Swimming?
Currant Lake in Murray 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: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 160 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 160 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 9.5 ft |
| Location | Murray County, Minnesota |
How does Currant Lake compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Currant Lake matches or beats the Minnesota state average. It ranks #3 of 9 lakes in Murray County on nutrient and algae readings.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 1.6 feet. That signals heavy algae or sediment, often tied to high phosphorus from runoff. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 4 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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