Embalse Urrunaga
Embalse Urrunaga in Araba/Ãlava, Spain has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 3.4 m visibility. Phosphorus: 35 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 0.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.4 m
Why Embalse Urrunaga has no A–F grade
Embalse Urrunaga in Spain 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: URA (the Basque Water Agency) and published Andalusian reservoir campaigns.
Embalse Urrunaga is a lake in Araba/Ãlava County, Spain.
Source: URA (the Basque Water Agency) and published Andalusian reservoir campaigns — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2025-11-17. 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 Urrunaga
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 11.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 35 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 0.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.38 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 35 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 0.3 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Frequently asked questions about Embalse Urrunaga
What is the water quality of Embalse Urrunaga?
- Embalse Urrunaga in Araba/Ãlava, Spain has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 3.4 m visibility. Phosphorus: 35 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 0.3 µg/L.
Is Embalse Urrunaga safe to swim in?
- Embalse Urrunaga 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
20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024–2025. Retrieved from the listed programme (not the EPA Water Quality Portal). See data sources on 2026-08-20.
Collected and reported by
- URA / Agència Vasca del Agua
ura-es20 samples · —
Analytical methods
- URA UBEGI reservoir monitoring
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
URR-EMB
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.