Nla Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Atchison County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2012. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Atchison County, Nla Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2012-06-04. 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 0.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 261000 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 31.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 111.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 261000 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 31.8 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 111 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 5 lakes in Atchison County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Nla Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- DMission LakeBrown County · 4.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DAtchison Co State Fishing LakeAtchison County · 14.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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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: 2012-06-04
Monitoring stations: 1