Lac des Bariousses
Lac des Bariousses in Corrèze, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 m
Why Lac des Bariousses has no A–F grade
Lac des Bariousses 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 des Bariousses is a lake in Corrèze County, France.
Source: the French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2024-10-10. 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 des Bariousses
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.96 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Frequently asked questions about Lac des Bariousses
What is the water quality of Lac des Bariousses?
- Lac des Bariousses in Corrèze, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L.
Is Lac des Bariousses safe to swim in?
- Lac des Bariousses 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
40 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2018–2024. 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-fr40 samples · —
Analytical methods
- Hub'Eau / Naïades plans d'eau
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
P3035003
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.