Mingenback Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in McPherson County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2013. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in McPherson County, Mingenback Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2013-07-08. 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 0.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 800 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 17.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 82.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 800 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 17.5 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 82 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in McPherson County
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Mingenback Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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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: 2013-07-08
Monitoring stations: 1