Bluewater Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Cibola County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2022.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2022-05-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 108 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 112.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 108 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 112.3 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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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: 2022-05-17
Monitoring stations: 1