Cleanest Lakes in Nevada
Illipah Reservoir in White Pine County leads the rankings with a water quality grade of B. Below are the top 8 cleanest monitored lakes in Nevada, ranked by EPA water quality score.
Ranked List
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illipah Reservoir | White Pine | B | - | 30 µg/L | 2.1 µg/L |
| 2 | Rye Patch Reservoir | Pershing | C | - | 120 µg/L | 2.7 µg/L |
| 3 | Onion Valley Reservoir @ Dam | Humboldt | C | - | 50 µg/L | 4.6 µg/L |
| 4 | Sheep Creek Lake | Elko | D | 6.2 ft | 83 µg/L | 19.5 µg/L |
| 5 | Billy Shaw Lake | Elko | D | - | 34 µg/L | 15 µg/L |
| 6 | Mountain View Lake | Elko | D | - | 40 µg/L | 17.2 µg/L |
| 7 | Wildhorse Reservoir | Elko | F | 5.9 ft | 107 µg/L | 67.2 µg/L |
| 8 | Knott Creek Reservoir | Humboldt | F | - | 145 µg/L | 59 µg/L |
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