Is East Toqua Lake Safe for Swimming?
East Toqua Lake in Big Stone County, Minnesota has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Chlorophyll-a in the monitoring record runs high enough that algae is a factor. 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: 703 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 33.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 703 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 33.7 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 9 ft |
| Location | Big Stone County, Minnesota |
How does East Toqua Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, East Toqua Lake runs above the Minnesota state average. It ranks #2 of 2 lakes in Big Stone County by water quality score.
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 33.7 µg/L — elevated; risk of harmful algal bloom advisories increases at this concentration.
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