Stauffer Lake
Stauffer Lake in Chisago County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 14.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 14.1 ft
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Why Stauffer Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Stauffer Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity, phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Stauffer Lake is a lake in Chisago County, Minnesota.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2023-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Stauffer Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 14.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 9 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Fishing Stauffer Lake
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Stauffer Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Braham WwtpBraham · 4.6 mi away · NPDES MN0022870Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Graded lakes near Stauffer Lake
Stauffer Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
Nearby Lakes in Chisago County
Frequently asked questions about Stauffer Lake
What is the water quality grade for Stauffer Lake?
- Stauffer Lake in Chisago County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 14.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L.
Is Stauffer Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Stauffer Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
4 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA4 samples · 2023
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- 2120 B ~ Color in Water by Visual Comparison
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)