Is George Lake Safe for Swimming?
George Lake in Cass 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: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 40 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.3 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 20 ft |
| Location | Cass County, Minnesota |
How does George Lake compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, George Lake matches or beats the Minnesota state average. It ranks #89 of 104 lakes in Cass County on nutrient and algae readings.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 5 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 7.3 µg/L — moderate; acceptable for swimming on most days, but worth checking advisories.
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