Fort Scott City Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bourbon County, Kansas. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2015. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Bourbon County, Fort Scott City Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2015-08-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 16 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 16 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Bourbon County
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Fort Scott City Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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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: 2015-08-24
Monitoring stations: 1