Lovewell Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Jewell County, Kansas. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Jewell County, Lovewell Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2016-08-23. 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 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 270 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 49.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 76.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 270 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 49.5 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 76 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Jewell County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lovewell Lake holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- DJewell Co State Fishing LakeJewell County · 18.8 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DLake JewellJewell County · 16.6 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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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: 2016-08-23
Monitoring stations: 1