What is the water quality grade for Polk Daniels State Fishing Lake?

Polk Daniels State Fishing Lake in Elk County, Kansas received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 56 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17.5 µg/L.

Is Polk Daniels State Fishing Lake safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Polk Daniels State Fishing Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 17.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Elk County, Kansas

Polk Daniels State Fishing Lake

Grade CFair · 3.3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Polk Daniels State Fishing Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Elk County, Kansas. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Elk County, Polk Daniels State Fishing Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2017-06-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 56 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 17.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.3 ft	D
Phosphorus	56 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	17.5 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	60	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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