What is the water quality grade for Glendo Reservoir Transitional Pelagic?

Glendo Reservoir Transitional Pelagic in Platte County, Wyoming received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L.

Is Glendo Reservoir Transitional Pelagic safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Glendo Reservoir Transitional Pelagic has an overall water quality grade of C. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Platte County, Wyoming

Glendo Reservoir Transitional Pelagic

Grade CFair · 5.3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Glendo Reservoir Transitional Pelagic is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Platte County, Wyoming. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Platte County, Glendo Reservoir Transitional Pelagic ranks #11 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wyoming DNR, last sampled 2018-09-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 5.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 30 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	5.3 ft	D
Phosphorus	30 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	53	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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