Aurelio Benassini Vizcaino Dam
Aurelio Benassini Vizcaino Dam in Unknown, Mexico has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 70.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.1 m
Why Aurelio Benassini Vizcaino Dam has no A–F grade
Aurelio Benassini Vizcaino Dam in Mexico is published with the authority's own measurements, not a LakeQuality letter. official authority class; not a LakeQuality A–F letter Sampling here has recorded water clarity, phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
A letter on the LakeQuality scale would be an invention, not an official class. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Monitoring: the National Water Commission of Mexico (CONAGUA), via UNEP GEMS/Water.
Aurelio Benassini Vizcaino Dam is a lake in Unknown County, Mexico.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-09-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Aurelio Benassini Vizcaino Dam
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 70.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.11 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 70.7 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.6 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Frequently asked questions about Aurelio Benassini Vizcaino Dam
What is the water quality of Aurelio Benassini Vizcaino Dam?
- Aurelio Benassini Vizcaino Dam in Unknown, Mexico has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 70.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.6 µg/L.
Is Aurelio Benassini Vizcaino Dam safe to swim in?
- Aurelio Benassini Vizcaino Dam has official nutrient and clarity measurements, not a bacteria swim class and not a safety clearance. Algal blooms, currents, and depth are not covered. Always check local notices before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
106 measurements from 4 monitoring stations, 2016–2021. Retrieved from UNEP GEMS/Water GFQA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Comisión Nacional del Agua
comisionnacionaldelagua106 samples · —
Analytical methods
- GEMStat OPEN / CC BY 4.0
Monitoring station identifiers (4)
MEX03673MEX03674MEX03675MEX03676
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See methodology and data sources.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2021-09-09
Monitoring stations: 4