What is the water quality grade for Hugh Butler Lake?

Hugh Butler Lake in Frontier County, Nebraska received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 82.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.9 µg/L.

Is Hugh Butler Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Hugh Butler Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Frontier County, Nebraska

Hugh Butler Lake

Grade CFair · 2.8 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Hugh Butler Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Frontier County, Nebraska. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Frontier County, Hugh Butler Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nebraska DNR, last sampled 2024-09-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 2.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 82.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.8 ft	F
Phosphorus	82.9 µg/L	D
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	5.9 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	59	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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