Homestead Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Butler County, Nebraska. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2015. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Butler County, Homestead Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nebraska DNR, last sampled 2015-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 46.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 46.7 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Butler County
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Homestead Lake holds Grade F. 3 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: 2015-09-10
Monitoring stations: 1