Etang de Soulcem
Etang de Soulcem in Ariège, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 10.3 m visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 10.3 m
Why Etang de Soulcem has no A–F grade
Etang de Soulcem 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 Soulcem is a lake in Ariège County, France.
Source: the French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2024-10-03. 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 Soulcem
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 33.6 ft down. Chlorophyll-a: 1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 29.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.25 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 29 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Frequently asked questions about Etang de Soulcem
What is the water quality of Etang de Soulcem?
- Etang de Soulcem in Ariège, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 10.3 m visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L.
Is Etang de Soulcem safe to swim in?
- Etang de Soulcem 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
38 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2018–2024. 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-fr38 samples · —
Analytical methods
- Hub'Eau / Naïades plans d'eau
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
O1105013
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.