What is the water quality grade for Strowbridge Reservoir?

Strowbridge Reservoir in Osage County, Kansas received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 24 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27 µg/L.

Is Strowbridge Reservoir safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Strowbridge Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 27 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Osage County, Kansas

Strowbridge Reservoir

Grade CFair · 2.4 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Strowbridge Reservoir is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Osage County, Kansas. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Osage County, Strowbridge Reservoir ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2018-06-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

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Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 2.4 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 24 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 27 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.4 ft	F
Phosphorus	24 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	27 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	59	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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