Is Lake Sugema Safe for Swimming?
Lake Sugema in Van Buren County, Iowa has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Chlorophyll-a in the monitoring record runs high enough that algae is a factor. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 57 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 32.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 57 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 32.5 μg/L |
| Location | Van Buren County, Iowa |
How does Lake Sugema compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Lake Sugema runs above the Iowa state average. It ranks #3 of 3 lakes in Van Buren County on nutrient and algae readings.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 2.3 feet. That signals heavy algae or sediment, often tied to high phosphorus from runoff. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 32.5 µg/L — elevated; risk of harmful algal bloom advisories increases at this concentration.
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