Prairie Queen Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Sarpy County, Prairie Queen Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nebraska DNR, last sampled 2023-09-12. 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: 42.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 26.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 42.3 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 26.2 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Ranked #1 of 7 lakes in Sarpy County
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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: 2023-09-12
Monitoring stations: 1