Mud Lake (DNR ID: 27-0186-00)
Sampling Location - GPS Coordinates: Surface Area: Currently not available. Max. Depth: Currently not available.
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There is currently no open public access to Mud Lake. It is located city of St. Bonifacious to the east of County Road 92. Surrounded by shoreline vegetation, has minimal development from residential progress in the surrounding area.
Mud Lake is a class 2B lake protected for aquatic life and recreation. It is the last of the lakes in the chain of lakes within Carver Park Reserve before draining into Six Mile Creek. MCWD staff has been monitoring the lake once a month from May through September since 2006.
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Monitoring season duration was from May through September. Surface samples were collected once a month throughout the season and the parameters analyzed include: total phosphorus (TP) and chlorophyll-a. Measurements of Secchi disc depth were also recorded.
| 2008 Summer Water Quality Summary |
| Parameters | Range | Mean | TSI Value | Lake Grade |
| Months | June - Sept. | May - Sept. | ||
| Secchi Depth (m) | 0.4 - 0.7 | .06 | 70 | F |
| Surface TP (µg/L) | 124 - 214 | 151.4 | 78 | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (µg/L) | 56 - 134 | 82.2 | 75 | F |
| Overall Score | 74 | F |
The following summary refers to Figure 7.11 (a-c).
- Secchi disk depth decreased from 0.7 m to 0.4 m from May to July and then increased to 0.7 m by the end of the season. Water clarity was below the standard (> 1.2 m) for the entire season.
- Chlorophyll-a concentrations increased from 34 µg/L to 134 µg/L from May to July and then decreased to 57 µg/L by September. Concentrations were above the standard (< 40 µg/L), except in May.
- From May to July, surface TP concentrations increased from 90 µg/L to 214 µg/L and then decreased to 124 µg/L by September. TP concentrations were above the standard limit (< 40 µg/L) for the entire season.
Lake Grades and Historical Monitoring Summaries
When available, previous reports are linked to applicable year. Additional lake data previous to 2007 may be available in the applicable year's hydrodata report. If you have additional questions or you are looking for specific information please contact MCWD's Water Quality Staff.
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