Great Salt Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Box Elder County, Utah. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DNR, last sampled 2020-07-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.5 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 23 lakes in Box Elder County
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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: 2020-07-06
Monitoring stations: 1