Lenexa City Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Johnson County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 18 other monitored lakes in Johnson County, Lenexa City Lake ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2017-08-28. 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 2.4 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 71 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 40 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.4 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 71 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 40 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 19 lakes in Johnson County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lenexa City Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BNla LakeJohnson County · 2.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CLenexa LakeJohnson County · 0.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CErnie Miller Park LakeJohnson County · 5.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CNew Olathe LakeJohnson County · 6.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- COlathe LakeJohnson County · 6.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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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: 2017-08-28
Monitoring stations: 1