What is the water quality grade for Berw Lake?

Berw Lake in Winston County, Alabama received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 12.3 µg/L.

Is Berw Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Berw Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 12.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Winston County, Alabama

Berw Lake

Grade CFair · 5 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Berw Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Winston County, Alabama. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Winston County, Berw Lake ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Alabama DNR, last sampled 2023-10-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus level: 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 12.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	5 ft	C
Phosphorus	36 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	12.3 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	55	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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