Sabetha City Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Nemaha County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2013. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Nemaha County, Sabetha City Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2013-07-15. 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 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 175 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 11 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 175 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Nemaha 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: 2013-07-15
Monitoring stations: 1