Hickling Broad
Hickling Broad in Essex Norfolk and Suffolk, England has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 58.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 30.3 µg/L.
Why Hickling Broad has no A–F grade
Hickling Broad in England 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 phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a), but not water clarity.
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 Environment Agency (England).
Hickling Broad is a lake in Essex Norfolk and Suffolk County, England.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2026-07-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Hickling Broad
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 58.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 30.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 58.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 30.3 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Frequently asked questions about Hickling Broad
What is the water quality of Hickling Broad?
- Hickling Broad in Essex Norfolk and Suffolk, England has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 58.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 30.3 µg/L.
Is Hickling Broad safe to swim in?
- Hickling Broad 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.
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Where this data comes from
225 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2026. Retrieved from the Environment Agency (England; not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Environment Agency (England)
ea-wqa225 samples · 2016–2026
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
AN-THR030A
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: 1