Greenbo Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Greenup County, Kentucky. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Greenup County, Greenbo Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kentucky DNR, last sampled 2017-10-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 85.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 85.5 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Greenup County
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Greenbo Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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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: 2017-10-02
Monitoring stations: 3