Wilson Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Russell County, Kansas. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Russell County, Wilson Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2018-08-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 0.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 18.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.7 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | 0.1 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 18 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Russell County
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Other Grade A Lakes in Kansas
Barton County · Clarity: 6.7 ft
Pottawatomie County · Clarity: 8.3 ft
Pottawatomie County · Clarity: 7.6 ft
Scott County · Excellent
Wyandotte County · Clarity: 9.9 ft
Wyandotte County · Clarity: 10.2 ft
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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: 2018-08-21
Monitoring stations: 1