Embalse Represa Palmar
Embalse Represa Palmar in Unknown, Uruguay has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.6 m visibility. Phosphorus: 100 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.6 m
Why Embalse Represa Palmar has no A–F grade
Embalse Represa Palmar 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 Represa Palmar is a lake in Unknown County, Uruguay.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-08-16. 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 Represa Palmar
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 100 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.6 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 100 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.2 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Frequently asked questions about Embalse Represa Palmar
What is the water quality of Embalse Represa Palmar?
- Embalse Represa Palmar in Unknown, Uruguay has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.6 m visibility. Phosphorus: 100 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.2 µg/L.
Is Embalse Represa Palmar safe to swim in?
- Embalse Represa Palmar 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
52 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2022. 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 (1)
URY00063
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: 2022-08-16
Monitoring stations: 1