What is the water quality grade for Winfield City Lake?

Winfield City Lake in Cowley County, Kansas received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13 µg/L.

Is Winfield City Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Winfield City Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 13 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Cowley County, Kansas

Winfield City Lake

Grade CFair · 3.6 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Winfield City Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Cowley County, Kansas. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Cowley County, Winfield City Lake ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2017-06-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 27.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 13 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.6 ft	D
Phosphorus	27.5 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	13 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	55	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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