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Haarajärvi

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1.3 m clear · Mesotrophic
Limited DataMesotrophic

Haarajärvi in Joensuu, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 37.7 ft.

Clarity
1.3 m
Max depth
11.5 m
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Why Haarajärvi has no A–F grade

Haarajärvi in Finland is published with the authority's own measurements, not a LakeQuality letter. official authority class; not a LakeQuality A–F letter Sampling here has recorded water clarity, phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).

A letter on the LakeQuality scale would be an invention, not an official class. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.

Monitoring: the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and the ELY Centres.

Haarajärvi is a lake in Joensuu County, Finland with a maximum depth of 38 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2026-07-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Water quality measurements for Haarajärvi

These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.

Murky, only visible to about 4.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)1.25 mNot graded
Phosphorus14 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)5.9 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)49Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth11.5 m

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Frequently asked questions about Haarajärvi

What is the water quality of Haarajärvi?

Haarajärvi in Joensuu, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 37.7 ft.

Is Haarajärvi safe to swim in?

Haarajärvi has official nutrient and clarity measurements, not a bacteria swim class and not a safety clearance. Algal blooms, currents, and depth are not covered. Always check local notices before swimming.

How deep is Haarajärvi?

Haarajärvi has a maximum depth of 37.7 feet.

Where this data comes from

65 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2016–2026. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.

Collected and reported by

  • Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centressyke-vesla65 samples · 2016–2026

Analytical methods

  • SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
  • 50354
  • 50353

Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See methodology and data sources.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion

Most recent sample: 2026-07-22

Monitoring stations: 2

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