Clear Lake South of Start
Clear Lake South of Start in Richland Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 132.5 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Clear Lake South of Start →
Clear Lake South of Start is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Richland Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Richland Parish County, Clear Lake South of Start ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2023-10-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 132.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 75.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 132.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 75 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Clear Lake South of Start
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Richland Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Richland Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake South of Start
Where is Clear Lake South of Start?
- Clear Lake South of Start is a lake in Richland Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Clear Lake South of Start?
- Clear Lake South of Start in Richland Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 132.5 µg/L.
Is Clear Lake South of Start safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Clear Lake South of Start has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
21 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX21 samples · 2022–2023
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.