Bant Lake
Walker County, AlabamaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- #1 of 1 in the county
Bant Lake in Walker County, Alabama has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.3 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 26 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 18.7 µg/L
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Bant Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Walker County, Alabama. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2026.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEM, last sampled 2026-02-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Bant Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 18.7 µg/L. TSI 57. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.7 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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EPA Impairment Status
Bant Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit AL03160112-0106-111 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.19 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Walker County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Bant Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Walker County
Frequently asked questions about Bant Lake
Where is Bant Lake?
- Bant Lake is a lake in Walker County, Alabama. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Bant Lake?
- Bant Lake in Walker County, Alabama has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.7 µg/L.
Is Bant Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Bant Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
656 measurements from 4 monitoring stations, 2012–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- ALABAMA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY DATA
21AWIC656 samples · 2012–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (4)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database