What is the water quality grade for Bant Lake?

Bant Lake in Walker County, Alabama received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.7 µg/L.

Is Bant Lake safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Bant Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 18.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Walker County, Alabama

Bant Lake

Grade CFair · 3.3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Bant Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Walker County, Alabama. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2026.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Alabama DNR, last sampled 2026-02-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 18.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.3 ft	D
Phosphorus	26 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	18.7 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	57	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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