What is the water quality grade for Falling Creek Lake?

Falling Creek Lake in Chesterfield County, Virginia received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 22.9 µg/L.

Is Falling Creek Lake safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Falling Creek Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 22.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Chesterfield County, Virginia

Falling Creek Lake

Grade CFair · 2.3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Falling Creek Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2015. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Chesterfield County, Falling Creek Lake ranks #8 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2015-10-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 22.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.3 ft	F
Phosphorus	30 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	22.9 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	60	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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