North Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Clay County, Kansas. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Clay County, North Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2016-08-02. 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
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 76500 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 141.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 76500 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 141 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 5 lakes in Clay County
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North Lake holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Other Grade F Lakes in Kansas
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McPherson County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Cloud County · Clarity: 0.4 ft
McPherson County · Clarity: 0.1 ft
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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: 2016-08-02
Monitoring stations: 1