What is the water quality grade for Cane Creek Reservoir?

Cane Creek Reservoir in Orange County, North Carolina received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 45 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 19.5 µg/L.

Is Cane Creek Reservoir safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Cane Creek Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 19.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Orange County, North Carolina

Cane Creek Reservoir

Grade CFair · 3.6 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Cane Creek Reservoir is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, North Carolina. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Cane Creek Reservoir ranks #4 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Carolina DNR, last sampled 2024-02-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 45 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 19.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.6 ft	D
Phosphorus	45 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	19.5 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	59	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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