Jewell Co State Fishing Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jewell County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Jewell County, Jewell Co State Fishing Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2016-08-22. 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
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 73.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 25.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 73.5 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 25.5 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Jewell County
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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: 2016-08-22
Monitoring stations: 1