Etang de Paimpont
Etang de Paimpont in Ille-et-Vilaine, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.7 m visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.7 m
Why Etang de Paimpont has no A–F grade
Etang de Paimpont in France 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 and algae (chlorophyll-a), but not phosphorus.
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 French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water.
Etang de Paimpont is a lake in Ille-et-Vilaine County, France.
Source: the French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2022-09-27. 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 Etang de Paimpont
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 10 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.66 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Frequently asked questions about Etang de Paimpont
What is the water quality of Etang de Paimpont?
- Etang de Paimpont in Ille-et-Vilaine, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.7 m visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10 µg/L.
Is Etang de Paimpont safe to swim in?
- Etang de Paimpont 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
16 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2022. Retrieved from UNEP GEMS/Water GFQA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-20.
Collected and reported by
- Office français de la biodiversité (Hub'Eau)
hubeau-fr16 samples · —
Analytical methods
- Hub'Eau / Naïades plans d'eau
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
J860530S
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.