What is the water quality grade for Boysen Reservoir?

Boysen Reservoir in Fremont County, Wyoming received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 35 µg/L.

Is Boysen Reservoir safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Boysen Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of D. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Fremont County, Wyoming · 43.25°N

Boysen Reservoir

Grade DPoor · 2.5 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Boysen Reservoir is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Fremont County, Wyoming. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 36 other monitored lakes in Fremont County, Boysen Reservoir ranks #22 for water quality.

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

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 35 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.5 ft	F
Phosphorus	35 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	60	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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