Idroscalo
Idroscalo in Milan, Italy has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.2 m
Why Idroscalo has no A–F grade
Idroscalo in Italy 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 and phosphorus, but not 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 regional environmental agencies (ARPA Lombardia, ARPA Veneto, Arpae Emilia-Romagna, and ARPA Umbria).
Idroscalo is a lake in Milan County, Italy.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2018-11-28. 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 Idroscalo
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.2 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Frequently asked questions about Idroscalo
What is the water quality of Idroscalo?
- Idroscalo in Milan, Italy has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L.
Is Idroscalo safe to swim in?
- Idroscalo 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
11 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2018. Retrieved from Italian regional ARPA lake monitoring (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- ARPA Lombardia
arpa-lom11 samples · 2018
Analytical methods
- ARPA Lombardia lake monitoring
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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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: 2018-11-28
Monitoring stations: 1