What is the water quality grade for Norton Lake?

Norton Lake in Norton County, Kansas received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 150 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 44 µg/L.

Is Norton Lake safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Norton Lake has an overall water quality grade of F. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 44 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Norton County, Kansas

Norton Lake

Grade FVery Poor · 2 ft clarity

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Hypereutrophic

Norton Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Norton County, Kansas. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2016.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2016-08-15. 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 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 150 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 44 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2 ft	F
Phosphorus	150 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	44 µg/L	F
Trophic State Index (TSI)	70	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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