Is Lake George Safe for Swimming?
Lake George in Steuben County, Indiana 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: 14.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 22 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2 μg/L |
| Location | Steuben County, Indiana |
How does Lake George compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Lake George matches or beats the Indiana state average.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 14.5 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 2 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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