Lac des Bordes
Lac des Bordes in Puy-de-Dôme, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1 m
Why Lac des Bordes has no A–F grade
Lac des Bordes 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, phosphorus and 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 French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water.
Lac des Bordes is a lake in Puy-de-Dôme County, France.
Source: the French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2025-09-24. 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 Bordes
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 15.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 15.4 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Frequently asked questions about Lac des Bordes
What is the water quality of Lac des Bordes?
- Lac des Bordes in Puy-de-Dôme, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15.4 µg/L.
Is Lac des Bordes safe to swim in?
- Lac des Bordes 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
23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. 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-fr23 samples · —
Analytical methods
- Hub'Eau / Naïades plans d'eau
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
K265530
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.