Atchison Co State Fishing Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Atchison County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Atchison County, Atchison Co State Fishing Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2017-06-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 43.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 40 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 43.5 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 40 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Ranked #1 of 5 lakes in Atchison County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2017-06-12
Monitoring stations: 1