What is the water quality grade for Lake Jewell?

Lake Jewell in Jewell County, Kansas received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 0.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 780 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 37 µg/L.

Is Lake Jewell safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Lake Jewell has an overall water quality grade of D. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 37 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Jewell County, Kansas

Lake Jewell

Grade DPoor · 0.9 ft clarity

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Hypereutrophic

Lake Jewell is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic 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, Lake Jewell ranks #2 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

Very murky, less than 0.9 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 780 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 37 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 82.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	0.9 ft	F
Phosphorus	780 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	37 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	82	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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