Olpe City Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Lyon County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2014. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Lyon County, Olpe City Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2014-08-06. 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: 115 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 13 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 115 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 13 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Lyon County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Olpe City Lake holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BMadison City LakeGreenwood County · 10.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CNla LakeGreenwood County · 11 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CEureka LakeGreenwood County · 25.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CGridley City LakeCoffey County · 19.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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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: 2014-08-06
Monitoring stations: 1