What is the water quality grade for Butler Co State Fishing Lake?

Butler Co State Fishing Lake in Butler County, Kansas received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 120 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 33 µg/L.

Is Butler Co State Fishing Lake safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Butler Co State Fishing Lake has an overall water quality grade of D. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 33 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Butler County, Kansas

Butler Co State Fishing Lake

Grade DPoor · 2.1 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Butler Co State Fishing Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Butler County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2014. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Butler County, Butler Co State Fishing Lake ranks #4 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2014-08-18. 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 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 120 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 33 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.1 ft	F
Phosphorus	120 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	33 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	68	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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