What is the water quality grade for Murray Gill Lake?

Murray Gill Lake in Chautauqua County, Kansas received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 47.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.7 µg/L.

Is Murray Gill Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Murray Gill Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Chautauqua County, Kansas

Murray Gill Lake

Grade BGood · 7.2 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Murray Gill Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Chautauqua County, Kansas. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Chautauqua County, Murray Gill Lake ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2017-06-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 47.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	7.2 ft	C
Phosphorus	47.5 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	4.7 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	51	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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