Chemical Monitoring
South Martin Lake Inlet
| Monitoring Location | at Martin Lake Road, Linwood Township STORET SiteID = SouthMartinLakeInlet |
| Monitored By | ACD Staff |
| Years Monitored | 2000, 2001, and 2003 |
| Background: South Martin Lake Inlet stream flows from the outlet of Island Lake about 0.7 miles north to Martin Lake. This stream has been monitored in 2001 and 2003 as part of a TMDL impaired waters study for Martin and Typo Lakes. The watershed is primarily undeveloped. This stream carries a smaller volume of water than the northern inlet to Martin Lake, with typical flows ranging from 4-8 cfs. | |
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| Results: Water quality of this stream is exceptionally good. The water is clear, with turbidity rarely exceeding 4 NTU. Phosphorus concentrations are also less than one-third the county-wide average. Chloride and conductivity readings suggest little road or chemical runoff. The in-lake processing of this water in Island Lake, as well as the wetlands and natural landscapes the stream flows through probably contribute to the good water quality. | |
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