York County Lake Quality
Virginia, 8 lakes, average grade B (Good)
York County has 8 graded lakes — a thin enough sample that one or two stressed lakes can move the county average noticeably. Use the per-lake pages below for what actually matters. With an average grade of B, York County sits comfortably above the {{stateName}} median.
The county's lakes lean shallow, which makes the grades sensitive to wind, sediment-resuspension, and any nutrient inputs from the watershed. The cleanest lake on the books is Nla Lake (B); the most-stressed is Nla Lake (D).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Nla Lake — or check the official Virginia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in York County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | B | - | 22 µg/L |
| 2 | Nla Lake | D | 10.4 ft | 15000 µg/L |
Other Counties in Virginia
See how York County stacks up in the national county water-quality rankings, or browse the full directory of graded lakes across all 34 states.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.