Barrage de Saint-Etienne-Cantalès
Barrage de Saint-Etienne-Cantalès in Cantal, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.7 m visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.7 m
Why Barrage de Saint-Etienne-Cantalès has no A–F grade
Barrage de Saint-Etienne-Cantalès in France 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 and algae (chlorophyll-a), but not phosphorus.
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 French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water.
Barrage de Saint-Etienne-Cantalès is a lake in Cantal County, France.
Source: the French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2023-10-03. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Barrage de Saint-Etienne-Cantalès
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.73 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Frequently asked questions about Barrage de Saint-Etienne-Cantalès
What is the water quality of Barrage de Saint-Etienne-Cantalès?
- Barrage de Saint-Etienne-Cantalès in Cantal, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.7 m visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L.
Is Barrage de Saint-Etienne-Cantalès safe to swim in?
- Barrage de Saint-Etienne-Cantalès 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
48 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2023. Retrieved from UNEP GEMS/Water GFQA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-20.
Collected and reported by
- Office français de la biodiversité (Hub'Eau)
hubeau-fr48 samples · —
Analytical methods
- Hub'Eau / Naïades plans d'eau
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
P18-4003
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.