ACD monitors lake water quality on many major lakes in Anoka County. This program aims to detect and diagnose water quality issues that may impact the suitability of lakes for recreation or harm people or wildlife. This information is also necessary to set regulatory actions into motion to correct problems or to apply for government monies for lake improvement projects. Particular emphasis is placed upon those lakes with recreational potential or those with many lakeshore homes. After searching our website, the other best source of water quality data is the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's website.
Funding has come from many sources, including the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), the Anoka County Ag. Preserves Program, Coon Creek Watershed District, Rice Creek Watershed District, Sunrise River Watershed Management Organization, and the Lower and Upper Rum River Watershed Management Organization.
To view or download raw data about a particular lake in Anoka County, use our Data Access Tool.
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Lake Water Quality Monitoring Methods and Q&A