What is the water quality grade for Yates Center Reservoir?

Yates Center Reservoir in Woodson County, Kansas received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.6 µg/L.

Is Yates Center Reservoir safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Yates Center Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Woodson County, Kansas

Yates Center Reservoir

Grade BGood · 1.6 ft clarity

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Limited DataEutrophic

Yates Center Reservoir is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Woodson County, Kansas. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Woodson County, Yates Center Reservoir ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2018-06-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

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Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 5.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.6 ft	F
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	5.6 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	59	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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