What is the water quality grade for Bull Shoals Lake?

Bull Shoals Lake in Boone County, Arkansas received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 10.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.5 µg/L.

Is Bull Shoals Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Bull Shoals Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Boone County, Arkansas

Bull Shoals Lake

Grade BGood · 10.9 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Bull Shoals Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Boone County, Arkansas. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2019.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Arkansas DNR, last sampled 2019-09-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

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Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Good clarity, visible to about 10.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 27 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	10.9 ft	B
Phosphorus	27 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	4.5 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	47	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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