What is the water quality grade for Conquistador Lake?

Conquistador Lake in Lubbock County, Texas received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 49 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 33 µg/L.

Is Conquistador Lake safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Conquistador Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 33 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Lubbock County, Texas

Conquistador Lake

Grade CFair · 1 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Conquistador Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lubbock County, Texas. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Lubbock County, Conquistador Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Texas DNR, last sampled 2020-09-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 49 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 33 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1 ft	F
Phosphorus	49 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	33 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	67	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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