E Butte Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sierra County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Sierra County, E Butte Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2020-08-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 10 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Sierra County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-08-06
Monitoring stations: 1