What is the water quality grade for Severy City Lake?

Severy City Lake in Greenwood County, Kansas received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 0 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16.3 µg/L.

Is Severy City Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Severy City Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 16.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Greenwood County, Kansas

Severy City Lake

Grade BGood · 3.6 ft clarity

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Oligotrophic

Severy City Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Greenwood County, Kansas. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Greenwood County, Severy City Lake ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2018-07-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 0 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 16.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 24.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.6 ft	D
Phosphorus	0 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	16.3 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	24	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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