Is Lake Lansing Safe for Swimming?
Lake Lansing in Ingham County, Michigan 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: 10.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 19 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.8 μg/L |
| Location | Ingham County, Michigan |
How does Lake Lansing compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Lake Lansing matches or beats the Michigan state average. It ranks #1 of 1 lakes in Ingham County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 10.3 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 3.8 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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