What is the water quality grade for Augusta Santa Fe Lake?

Augusta Santa Fe Lake in Butler County, Kansas received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 95.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 42.9 µg/L.

Is Augusta Santa Fe Lake safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Augusta Santa Fe Lake has an overall water quality grade of D. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 42.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Butler County, Kansas

Augusta Santa Fe Lake

Grade DPoor · 1 ft clarity

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Hypereutrophic

Augusta Santa Fe Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Butler County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Butler County, Augusta Santa Fe Lake ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2018-07-31. 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 1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 95.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 42.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1 ft	F
Phosphorus	95.1 µg/L	D
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	42.9 µg/L	F
Trophic State Index (TSI)	72	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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