Carter Lake Max Depth is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Douglas County, Nebraska. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Douglas County, Carter Lake Max Depth ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nebraska DNR, last sampled 2024-09-30. 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 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 100 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 42.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 100 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 42.9 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Ranked #9 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: 2024-09-30
Monitoring stations: 1