Learn More about Keeping Our Lake Healthy
The Mitchell Lake Association
The Current State of Mitchell Lake
Current grade, as measured by the Metropolitan Environmental
Council, is a “D” as defined by:
  • Average Total Phosphorus Level (65.5ug/l)
  • Average Chlorophyll Level (32.6 ug/l)
  • Average Water Clarity (5 ft)
  • Excessive weed populations including Eurasian Milfoil
Proposed Goals for Mitchell Lake Water Quality Improvement
Improvement to a grade of B as defined by the Metropolitan Environmental Council:
  • Average Total Phosphorus Level (23-32ug/l)
  • Average Chlorophyll Level (10-20ug/l)
  • Average Water Clarity (7 to 10 ft)
  • Address the Eurasian Milfoil issue; study and recommend a
course of action for the remaining weed species
Fun Facts!  Lake Area:  112 Acres  Maximum Depth:  21 Feet