What is the water quality grade for Fluvanna Ruritan Lake?

Fluvanna Ruritan Lake in Fluvanna County, Virginia received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 45 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27.5 µg/L.

Is Fluvanna Ruritan Lake safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Fluvanna Ruritan Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 27.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Fluvanna County, Virginia

Fluvanna Ruritan Lake

Grade CFair · 3.3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Fluvanna Ruritan Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Fluvanna County, Virginia. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2022.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2022-10-27. 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 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 45 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 27.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.3 ft	D
Phosphorus	45 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	27.5 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	61	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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