Alto Lake Inlet is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Lincoln County, Alto Lake Inlet ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2024-05-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 437.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 92.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 437.5 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 92 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 5 lakes in Lincoln County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Alto Lake Inlet holds Grade F. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BGrindstone Canyon Reservoir DeepLincoln County · 5.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BMescalero Lake DeepOtero County · 6.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BMescalero Lake ShallowOtero County · 6.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- CAlto LakeLincoln County · 0.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-05-21
Monitoring stations: 1