Is Ruth Lake Safe for Swimming?
Ruth Lake in Crow Wing 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: 16 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 16 ft |
| Phosphorus | 11 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.7 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 39 ft |
| Location | Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
How does Ruth Lake compare?
With an overall water-quality readings of —, Ruth Lake matches or beats the Minnesota state average. It ranks #60 of 85 lakes in Crow Wing County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 16 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 2.7 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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