What is the water quality grade for Cedar Creek Reservoir?

Cedar Creek Reservoir in Bourbon County, Kansas received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.2 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.5 µg/L.

Is Cedar Creek Reservoir safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Cedar Creek Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 6.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Bourbon County, Kansas

Cedar Creek Reservoir

Grade BGood · 8.2 ft clarity

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Limited DataMesotrophic

Cedar Creek Reservoir is a mesotrophic lake in Bourbon County, Kansas. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Bourbon County, Cedar Creek Reservoir ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2017-06-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

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Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 6.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	8.2 ft	C
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	6.5 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	48	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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