Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat
Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat in Aveyron, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.5 m visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.5 m
Why Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat has no A–F grade
Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat in France 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 algae (chlorophyll-a), but not phosphorus.
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 French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water.
Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat is a lake in Aveyron County, France.
Source: the French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2022-10-11. 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 Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 3.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.49 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.3 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Frequently asked questions about Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat
What is the water quality of Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat?
- Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat in Aveyron, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.5 m visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L.
Is Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat safe to swim in?
- Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat 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
26 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2019–2022. Retrieved from UNEP GEMS/Water GFQA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-20.
Collected and reported by
- Office français de la biodiversité (Hub'Eau)
hubeau-fr26 samples · —
Analytical methods
- Hub'Eau / Naïades plans d'eau
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
O3615003
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.