How is lake water quality measured in Uruguay?

10 named lakes in Uruguay have official phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, and Secchi from the National Water Directorate of Uruguay (DINAGUA), via UNEP GEMS/Water, 2022–2023. These are the authority's own measurements, shown as reported.

Whose ratings do the Uruguay lake pages show?

The publishing authority's own. Pages for lakes in Uruguay show the values and classes that authority reports, with the season or year each was taken.

Lakes in Uruguay, 10 Named Lakes

Lake map

Map shows 10 lakes with coordinates

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Places in Uruguay

Río Negro reservoirsPlace · 5 lakes
Coastal lagunasPlace · 4 lakes

Named lakes

Lake	Place	Total phosphorus	Chlorophyll-a	Secchi	Year
Embalse Baygorria	—	88 µg/L	2.5 µg/L	0.5 m	2023
Embalse Baygorria	—	100 µg/L	2.5 µg/L	0.5 m	2023
Embalse Palmar	—	91 µg/L	7.2 µg/L	0.6 m	2022
Embalse Represa Palmar	—	100 µg/L	4.2 µg/L	0.6 m	2022
Embalse Rincon Del Bon...	—	111 µg/L	4.4 µg/L	0.5 m	2023
Embalse Rincon Del Bonete	—	93 µg/L	8.8 µg/L	0.6 m	2022
Laguna Arroyo Del Sauce	—	—	4.9 µg/L	0.8 m	2023
Laguna Arroyo Mallorquina	—	—	5.0 µg/L	0.7 m	2023
Laguna Blanca Centro	—	—	3.4 µg/L	2.4 m	2023
Laguna Escondida Centro	—	—	7.8 µg/L	1.4 m	2023

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Frequently asked questions

How is lake water quality measured in Uruguay?: 10 named lakes in Uruguay have official phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, and Secchi from the National Water Directorate of Uruguay (DINAGUA), via UNEP GEMS/Water, 2022–2023. These are the authority's own measurements, shown as reported.
Whose ratings do the Uruguay lake pages show?: The publishing authority's own. Pages for lakes in Uruguay show the values and classes that authority reports, with the season or year each was taken.