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Ames Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
Water Quality Grade: A — Excellent
Good clarity — visible to about 10.0 feet. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.3 µg/L.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.05 m | B |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.3 µg/L | A |
County Ranking
Ranked #44 of 149 lakes in Itasca County
Data Sources
Data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-10-08
Monitoring stations: 1