Festo Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Platte County, Wyoming. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Platte County, Festo Lake ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wyoming DNR, last sampled 2018-09-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 0.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 159.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 79.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 159.5 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 79 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 15 lakes in Platte County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Festo Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AMorrison ReservoirPlatte County · 27 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- BWheatland ReservoirPlatte County · 5.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BRock LakePlatte County · 6.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BGlendo Reservoir Lacustrine EmbaymentPlatte County · 27.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BGlendo Reservoir Lacustrine LittoralPlatte County · 27.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2018-09-04
Monitoring stations: 1