What is the water quality grade for Webster Lake?

Webster Lake in Rooks County, Kansas received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 33 µg/L.

Is Webster Lake safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Webster Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 33 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Rooks County, Kansas

Webster Lake

Grade CFair · 3.2 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

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

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2018-08-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 3.2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 25.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 33 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.2 ft	D
Phosphorus	25.5 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	33 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	59	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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