What is the water quality grade for Gntc Lake?

Gntc Lake in Covington County, Alabama received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.7 µg/L.

Is Gntc Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Gntc Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 10.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Covington County, Alabama

Gntc Lake

Grade BGood · 3.7 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Gntc Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Covington County, Alabama. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Covington County, Gntc Lake ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Alabama DNR, last sampled 2024-10-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 3.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 10.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.7 ft	D
Phosphorus	20 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	10.7 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	53	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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