Stone Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Barton County, Kansas. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Barton County, Stone Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2018-07-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.7 ft. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Barton County
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Other Grade A Lakes in Kansas
Russell County · Clarity: 8.7 ft
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Pottawatomie County · Clarity: 8.3 ft
Pottawatomie County · Clarity: 7.6 ft
Wyandotte County · Clarity: 9.9 ft
Wyandotte County · Clarity: 10.2 ft
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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: 2018-07-16
Monitoring stations: 1