Cleanest Lakes in Gaston County, North Carolina
Mountain Island Lake in Gaston County leads the rankings with a water quality grade of B. Below are the top 5 cleanest monitored lakes in Gaston County, North Carolina, ranked by EPA water quality score.
Ranked List
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Island Lake | Gaston | B | - | 20 µg/L | 6.5 µg/L |
| 2 | Bessemer City Lake | Gaston | B | - | 20 µg/L | 7.1 µg/L |
| 3 | Lake Wylie | Gaston | C | - | 30 µg/L | 13 µg/L |
| 4 | Catawba Creek Lake | Gaston | C | 3.6 ft | 35 µg/L | 18.5 µg/L |
| 5 | S Fork Catawba Riv Lake | Gaston | C | 3.9 ft | 40 µg/L | 13 µg/L |