What is the water quality grade for Jetmore Lake?

Jetmore Lake in Hodgeman County, Kansas received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 360 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 26.5 µg/L.

Is Jetmore Lake safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Jetmore Lake has an overall water quality grade of D. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 26.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Hodgeman County, Kansas

Jetmore Lake

Grade DPoor · 3.3 ft clarity

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Hypereutrophic

Jetmore Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Hodgeman County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Hodgeman County, Jetmore Lake ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2016-06-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 360 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 26.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.3 ft	D
Phosphorus	360 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	26.5 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	71	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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