What is the water quality grade for Ellf Lake?

Ellf Lake in Franklin County, Alabama received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.5 µg/L.

Is Ellf Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Ellf Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Franklin County, Alabama

Ellf Lake

Grade BGood · 8.8 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Ellf Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Franklin County, Alabama. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Franklin County, Ellf Lake ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Alabama DNR, last sampled 2023-10-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	8.8 ft	B
Phosphorus	18 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	5.5 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	46	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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