What is the water quality grade for Hardy Ford Lake?

Hardy Ford Lake in Franklin County, Virginia received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.5 µg/L.

Is Hardy Ford Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Hardy Ford Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Franklin County, Virginia

Hardy Ford Lake

Grade BGood · 3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Hardy Ford Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Franklin County, Virginia. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Compared to the 13 other monitored lakes in Franklin County, Hardy Ford Lake ranks #10 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2026-06-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3 ft	F
Phosphorus	40 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	5.5 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	55	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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