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False River Southeast of Dupont Lake

D
Grade D — Nutrient-rich
Nutrient-rich · #1 of 2 lakes in the county · Eutrophic
Limited DataEutrophic

False River Southeast of Dupont Lake in Pointe Coupee Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 64.5 µg/L.

Type
Eutrophic

Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near False River Southeast of Dupont Lake

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False River Southeast of Dupont Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Pointe Coupee Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Pointe Coupee Parish County, False River Southeast of Dupont Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2023-10-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Grade only

Limited data

Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.

Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum

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Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 64.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)No recent samples
Phosphorus64.5 µg/LPoor
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No recent samples
Trophic State Index (TSI)64Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Where to stay near False River Southeast of Dupont Lake

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near False River Southeast of Dupont Lake in Pointe Coupee Parish County, Louisiana — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around False River Southeast of Dupont Lake are listed below.

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Recreation & Access

2
Boat Landings
  • Pelican Yacht ClubSemi-private
  • Island RoadSemi-private

Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps

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EPA Impairment Status

False River Southeast of Dupont Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Oxygen depletion (low DO)

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA120108_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.01 km)

County Ranking

Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Pointe Coupee Parish County

Nearby Lakes in Pointe Coupee Parish County

Frequently asked questions about False River Southeast of Dupont Lake

Where is False River Southeast of Dupont Lake?

False River Southeast of Dupont Lake is a lake in Pointe Coupee Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.

What is the water quality grade for False River Southeast of Dupont Lake?

False River Southeast of Dupont Lake in Pointe Coupee Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 64.5 µg/L.

Is False River Southeast of Dupont Lake safe to swim in?

Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. False River Southeast of Dupont Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Are there boat ramps on False River Southeast of Dupont Lake?

False River Southeast of Dupont Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Pelican Yacht Club, Island Road.

Where this data comes from

23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.

Collected and reported by

  • LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)LADEQWPD_WQX23 samples · 2022–2023

Analytical methods

  • Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
  • 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
Monitoring station identifiers (1)

Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.

Other records on this page

Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database

Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory