Is Split Hand Lake Safe for Swimming?
Split Hand Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. 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: 6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 21 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.1 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 34 ft |
| Location | Itasca County, Minnesota |
How does Split Hand Lake compare?
Split Hand Lake is not rated for water quality — it does not have enough recent summer sampling for a readings, so it is not compared with the Minnesota state average.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 6 feet. That puts the lake in good clarity range, with limited algae interference. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 7.1 µg/L — moderate; acceptable for swimming on most days, but worth checking advisories.
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