Waconda Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Mitchell County, Kansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Mitchell County, Waconda Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2016-08-16. 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 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 68 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 24 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 68 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 24 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Mitchell 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: 2016-08-16
Monitoring stations: 1