Big Spring Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Scott County, Kansas. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2013. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Scott County, Big Spring Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2013-06-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 0.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 26.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 0.6 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 26 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Scott County
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Other Grade A Lakes in Kansas
Barton County · Clarity: 6.7 ft
Russell County · Clarity: 8.7 ft
Pottawatomie County · Clarity: 8.3 ft
Pottawatomie County · Clarity: 7.6 ft
Wyandotte County · Clarity: 9.9 ft
Wyandotte County · Clarity: 10.2 ft
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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: 2013-06-10
Monitoring stations: 1