Veteran'S Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Barton County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Barton County, Veteran'S Lake ranks #2 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
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 74 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 61.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 74 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 61.5 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Barton 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: 2018-07-16
Monitoring stations: 1