Ottawa Co State Fishing Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Ottawa County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2014.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2014-09-02. 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 1.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 305 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 28.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 305 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 28.5 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 73 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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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: 2014-09-02
Monitoring stations: 1