What is the water quality grade for Crystal Reservoir?

Crystal Reservoir in Laramie County, Wyoming received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 11.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10.3 µg/L.

Is Crystal Reservoir safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Crystal Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of A. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Laramie County, Wyoming

Crystal Reservoir

Grade AExcellent · 11.6 ft clarity

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Oligotrophic

Crystal Reservoir is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Laramie County, Wyoming. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Laramie County, Crystal Reservoir ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wyoming DNR, last sampled 2022-08-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Good clarity, visible to about 11.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 10.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	11.6 ft	B
Phosphorus	10.3 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	40	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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