Big East Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Utah County, Utah. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 25 other monitored lakes in Utah County, Big East Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DNR, last sampled 2024-09-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.7 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 26 lakes in Utah County
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Other Grade B Lakes in Utah
Sanpete County · Clarity: 7.4 ft
Wasatch County · Clarity: 12.8 ft
Emery County · Clarity: 7.9 ft
Wasatch County · Clarity: 13.4 ft
Carbon County · Clarity: 12.5 ft
Juab County · Clarity: 3.9 ft
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-04
Monitoring stations: 1