Canjilon Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2014. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Rio Arriba County, Canjilon Lake ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2014-08-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 5.2 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 5.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.2 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.8 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 16 lakes in Rio Arriba 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: 2014-08-07
Monitoring stations: 1