What is the water quality grade for Herington City Park Lake?

Herington City Park Lake in Dickinson County, Kansas received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 45.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27 µg/L.

Is Herington City Park Lake safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Herington City Park Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 27 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Dickinson County, Kansas

Herington City Park Lake

Grade CFair · 2.8 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Herington City Park Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Dickinson County, Kansas. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2013. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Dickinson County, Herington City Park Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2013-07-08. 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 2.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 45.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 27 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.8 ft	F
Phosphorus	45.5 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	27 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	61	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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