What is the water quality grade for Burns Lake Deep?

Burns Lake Deep in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 23.5 µg/L.

Is Burns Lake Deep safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Burns Lake Deep has an overall water quality grade of D. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 23.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Burns Lake Deep

Grade DPoor · 2.3 ft clarity

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Limited DataEutrophic

Burns Lake Deep is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2014. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Rio Arriba County, Burns Lake Deep ranks #15 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2014-10-08. 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 2.3 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 23.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.3 ft	F
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	23.5 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	63	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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