What is the water quality grade for Clam Lake?

Clam Lake in Wilcox County, Alabama received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.7 µg/L.

Is Clam Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Clam Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 7.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Wilcox County, Alabama

Clam Lake

Grade CFair · 3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Clam Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Wilcox County, Alabama. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Wilcox County, Clam Lake ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Alabama DNR, last sampled 2023-10-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3 ft	D
Phosphorus	26 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	7.7 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	54	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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