Lake Wichita is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Wichita County, Texas. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2020.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Texas DNR, last sampled 2020-05-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 0.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 144 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 159 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 81.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 144 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 159 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 81 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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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: 2020-05-12
Monitoring stations: 1