What is the water quality grade for Fall River Lake?

Fall River Lake in Greenwood County, Kansas received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 49 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 25.5 µg/L.

Is Fall River Lake safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Fall River Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 25.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Greenwood County, Kansas

Fall River Lake

Grade CFair · 1.9 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Fall River Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Greenwood County, Kansas. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Greenwood County, Fall River Lake ranks #6 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2016-08-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 1.9 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 49 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 25.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.9 ft	F
Phosphorus	49 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	25.5 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	63	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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