An Iowa lake has been named one of the 26 best lakes for swimming in the U.S. this summer, according to the Reader's Digest. But is it actually safe for swimming? Clear Lake, the Iowa town's namesake lake, was listed as one of the best lakes for a summer swim in 2025. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources monitors water quality at 39 state-owned swimming beaches each summer to monitor for unsafe levels of E. coli and toxic algae. So, where does Iowa's so-called best lake fall on that list? Here's what we know. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #ClearLake #Iowa #IowaOutdoors #Lakes #WaterQuality