Harvey Co West Park Lake
Harvey County, KansasView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run well above the regional average.
↓ down from D at the last regrade
- Hypereutrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- #1 of 1 in the county
- Limited data
Harvey Co West Park Lake in Harvey County, Kansas has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 115 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 118.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.4 ft
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 115 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 118.4 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Harvey Co West Park Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Harvey County, Kansas. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2018. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, KDHE, last sampled 2018-07-30. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Harvey Co West Park Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 1.4 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 115 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 118.4 µg/L. TSI 74. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 115 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 118.4 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 74 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.067 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +16.67 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +30.12 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
Harvey Co West Park Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit KS-LM049001 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Harvey County
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Frequently asked questions about Harvey Co West Park Lake
Where is Harvey Co West Park Lake?
- Harvey Co West Park Lake is a lake in Harvey County, Kansas. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Harvey Co West Park Lake?
- Harvey Co West Park Lake in Harvey County, Kansas has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 115 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 118.4 µg/L.
Is Harvey Co West Park Lake safe to swim in?
- The F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Harvey Co West Park Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
8 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2012–2018. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Kansas Department Of Health And Environment
21KAN001_WQX8 samples · 2012–2018
Analytical methods
- Depth, Secchi disk depth
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database