What is the water quality grade for Lake Shawnee?

Lake Shawnee in Shawnee County, Kansas received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 31 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 20.5 µg/L.

Is Lake Shawnee safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Lake Shawnee has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 20.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Shawnee County, Kansas

Lake Shawnee

Grade CFair · 4.6 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Lake Shawnee is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Shawnee County, Kansas. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2013. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Shawnee County, Lake Shawnee ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2013-12-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

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Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 31 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 20.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	4.6 ft	D
Phosphorus	31 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	20.5 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	56	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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