Carter Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Douglas County, Nebraska. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2013. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Douglas County, Carter Lake ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nebraska DNR, last sampled 2013-05-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 3.2 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 76 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.2 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 76 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 12 lakes in Douglas 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: 2013-05-16
Monitoring stations: 1