What is the water quality grade for Bvlj Lake?

Bvlj Lake in Jefferson County, Alabama received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 141 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 40.3 µg/L.

Is Bvlj Lake safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Bvlj Lake has an overall water quality grade of F. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 40.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Jefferson County, Alabama

Bvlj Lake

Grade FVery Poor · 2.1 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Bvlj Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jefferson County, Alabama. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Jefferson County, Bvlj Lake ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Alabama DNR, last sampled 2017-10-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 141 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 40.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.1 ft	F
Phosphorus	141 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	40.3 µg/L	F
Trophic State Index (TSI)	70	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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