What is the water quality grade for Abel Lake?

Abel Lake in Stafford County, Virginia received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.8 µg/L.

Is Abel Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Abel Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 7.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Stafford County, Virginia

Abel Lake

Grade BGood · 5.2 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Abel Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Stafford County, Virginia. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Stafford County, Abel Lake ranks #5 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2024-10-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 5.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	5.2 ft	C
Phosphorus	20 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	7.8 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	50	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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