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Shields Lake
Rice County, MinnesotaLimited Data
Water Quality Grade: F — Very Poor
Very murky — less than 2.5 feet of visibility.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.76 m | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data |
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 12 lakes in Rice County
Data Sources
Data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-26
Monitoring stations: 1