Embalse Baygorria
Embalse Baygorria in Unknown, Uruguay has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 100 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.5 m
Why Embalse Baygorria has no A–F grade
Embalse Baygorria in Uruguay is published with the authority's own measurements, not a LakeQuality letter. official authority class; not a LakeQuality A–F letter Sampling here has recorded water clarity, phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
A letter on the LakeQuality scale would be an invention, not an official class. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Monitoring: the National Water Directorate of Uruguay (DINAGUA), via UNEP GEMS/Water.
Embalse Baygorria is a lake in Unknown County, Uruguay.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2023-05-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Embalse Baygorria
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 100 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.5 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 100 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Frequently asked questions about Embalse Baygorria
What is the water quality of Embalse Baygorria?
- Embalse Baygorria in Unknown, Uruguay has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 100 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.5 µg/L.
Is Embalse Baygorria safe to swim in?
- Embalse Baygorria has official nutrient and clarity measurements, not a bacteria swim class and not a safety clearance. Algal blooms, currents, and depth are not covered. Always check local notices before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
447 measurements from 7 monitoring stations, 2020–2023. Retrieved from UNEP GEMS/Water GFQA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Ministerio de Ambiente Uruguay
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Analytical methods
- GEMStat OPEN / CC BY 4.0
Monitoring station identifiers (7)
URY00212URY00213URY00214URY00223URY00224URY00225URY00226
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See methodology and data sources.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2023-05-08
Monitoring stations: 7