Blea Water
Blea Water in Cumbria and Lancashire, England has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 2.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L.
Why Blea Water has no A–F grade
Blea Water in England 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 phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a), but not water clarity.
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 Environment Agency (England).
Blea Water is a lake in Cumbria and Lancashire County, England.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-11-08. 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 Blea Water
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 2.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 25.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 2.8 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 25 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Frequently asked questions about Blea Water
What is the water quality of Blea Water?
- Blea Water in Cumbria and Lancashire, England has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 2.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L.
Is Blea Water safe to swim in?
- Blea Water 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
38 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2022. Retrieved from the Environment Agency (England; not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Environment Agency (England)
ea-wqa38 samples · 2016–2022
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
NW-88022589
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See methodology and data sources.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2022-11-08
Monitoring stations: 1