Is Little Kandiyohi Lake Safe for Swimming?
Little Kandiyohi Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Water clarity: 1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 378 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 90.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Grade | NR (Not rated) |
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 378 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 90.2 μg/L |
| Location | Kandiyohi County, Minnesota |
How does Little Kandiyohi Lake compare?
Little Kandiyohi Lake is not rated for water quality — it does not have enough recent summer sampling for a letter grade, so it is not compared with the Minnesota state average.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 1 feet. That signals heavy algae or sediment, often tied to high phosphorus from runoff. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 90.2 µg/L — elevated; risk of harmful algal bloom advisories increases at this concentration.
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