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

Saline Co State Fishing Lake in Saline County, Kansas received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 0.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 590 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27.5 µg/L.

Is Saline Co State Fishing Lake safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Saline Co State Fishing Lake has an overall water quality grade of D. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 27.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Saline County, Kansas

Saline Co State Fishing Lake

Grade DPoor · 0.9 ft clarity

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Hypereutrophic

Saline Co State Fishing Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Saline County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2017.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2017-06-19. 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 0.9 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 590 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 27.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 80.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	0.9 ft	F
Phosphorus	590 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	27.5 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	80	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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