Lafayette Park Lake
St. Louis city County, WisconsinEutrophic
Lafayette Park Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in St. Louis city County, MO. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in St. Louis city County, Lafayette Park Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 127.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 18.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 127.5 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.2 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 5 lakes in St. Louis city County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lafayette Park Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- DO'Fallon Park LakeSt. Louis city County · 4.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DBoathouse LakeSt. Louis city County · 4.6 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in St. Louis city County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Shelby County · Clarity: 3.2 ft
Macon County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Harrison County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Stone County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Knox County · Clarity: 2.1 ft
Camden County · Clarity: 2.7 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-18
Monitoring stations: 1