What is the water quality grade for Conchas Reservoir Canadian Arm?

Conchas Reservoir Canadian Arm in San Miguel County, New Mexico received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L.

Is Conchas Reservoir Canadian Arm safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Conchas Reservoir Canadian Arm has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

San Miguel County, New Mexico

Conchas Reservoir Canadian Arm

Grade BGood · 6.6 ft clarity

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Limited DataMesotrophic

Conchas Reservoir Canadian Arm is a mesotrophic lake in San Miguel County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in San Miguel County, Conchas Reservoir Canadian Arm ranks #4 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2016-09-28. 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 6.6 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 3.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	6.6 ft	C
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	3.3 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	46	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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