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Buncombe County, North Carolina

Burnett Reservoir

Grade AExcellent water quality

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Limited DataMesotrophic

Burnett Reservoir is a mesotrophic lake in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Buncombe County, Burnett Reservoir ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Carolina DNR, last sampled 2022-09-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 4.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)No data
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)4.1 µg/LA
Trophic State Index (TSI)44Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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County Ranking

Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Buncombe 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: 2022-09-06

Monitoring stations: 2

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