What is the water quality grade for Central Park Lake?

Central Park Lake in Shawnee County, Kansas received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Water clarity: 1.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 325 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 105 µg/L.

Is Central Park Lake safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Central Park Lake has an overall water quality grade of F. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 105 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Shawnee County, Kansas

Central Park Lake

Grade FVery Poor · 1.2 ft clarity

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Hypereutrophic

Central Park Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Shawnee County, Kansas. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Shawnee County, Central Park Lake ranks #5 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2017-10-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

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Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

Very murky, less than 1.2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 325 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 105 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 80.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.2 ft	F
Phosphorus	325 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	105 µg/L	F
Trophic State Index (TSI)	80	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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