Wamego City Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Pottawatomie County, Wamego City Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2018-06-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 43 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 43 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Wamego City Lake
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County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Pottawatomie County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Wamego City Lake holds Grade F. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- APottawatomie State Fishing LakePottawatomie County · 12.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- APottawatomie State Fishing LakePottawatomie County · 19.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- CLake WabaunseeWabaunsee County · 23.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DTuttle Creek LakeRiley County · 16.3 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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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: 2018-06-11
Monitoring stations: 1