What is the water quality grade for Rooks Co State Fishing Lake?

Rooks Co State Fishing Lake in Rooks County, Kansas received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 0.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 24.2 µg/L.

Is Rooks Co State Fishing Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Rooks Co State Fishing Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 24.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Rooks County, Kansas

Rooks Co State Fishing Lake

Grade BGood · 2.9 ft clarity

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Oligotrophic

Rooks Co State Fishing Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Rooks County, Kansas. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Rooks County, Rooks Co State Fishing Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2018-08-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Very murky, less than 2.9 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 0.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 24.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 31.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.9 ft	F
Phosphorus	0.1 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	24.2 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	31	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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