South Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Ohio County, Kentucky. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2019. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Ohio County, South Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kentucky DNR, last sampled 2019-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 21.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 21.5 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Ohio 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: 2019-09-10
Monitoring stations: 3