What is the water quality grade for Hawk Springs Reservoir?

Hawk Springs Reservoir in Goshen County, Wyoming received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 1.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 50 µg/L.

Is Hawk Springs Reservoir safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Hawk Springs Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of D. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Goshen County, Wyoming

Hawk Springs Reservoir

Grade DPoor · 1.1 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Hawk Springs Reservoir is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Goshen County, Wyoming. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Goshen County, Hawk Springs Reservoir ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wyoming DNR, last sampled 2018-09-04. 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

Very murky, less than 1.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 50 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.1 ft	F
Phosphorus	50 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	68	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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