Brantley Reservoir Shallow is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Eddy County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Eddy County, Brantley Reservoir Shallow ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2022-04-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.7 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Ranked #3 of 5 lakes in Eddy County
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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: 2022-04-13
Monitoring stations: 1