Water Works Park Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Johnson County, Kansas. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 18 other monitored lakes in Johnson County, Water Works Park Lake ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2021-06-03. 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
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 104.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 107 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 74.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 104.7 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 107 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 74 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 19 lakes in Johnson County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Water Works Park Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CErnie Miller Park LakeJohnson County · 2.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CNew Olathe LakeJohnson County · 3.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLenexa LakeJohnson County · 6.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- COlathe LakeJohnson County · 3.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DStoll Park LakeJohnson County · 5.4 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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More Kansas Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Kansas
Wyandotte County · Very Poor
Wyandotte County · Clarity: 2.8 ft
Douglas County · Clarity: 1 ft
Linn County · Clarity: 0.6 ft
Atchison County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Shawnee County · Clarity: 1.2 ft
Hypereutrophic Lakes in Kansas
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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: 2021-06-03
Monitoring stations: 1