Lago di Garda
Lago di Garda in Verona, Italy has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 8.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 8.1 m
Why Lago di Garda has no A–F grade
Lago di Garda 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, 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 regional environmental agencies (ARPA Lombardia, ARPA Veneto, Arpae Emilia-Romagna, and ARPA Umbria).
Lago di Garda is a lake in Verona County, Italy.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-10-07. 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 Lago di Garda
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 26.6 ft down. Phosphorus level: 8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.1 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.2 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Frequently asked questions about Lago di Garda
What is the water quality of Lago di Garda?
- Lago di Garda in Verona, Italy has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 8.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L.
Is Lago di Garda safe to swim in?
- Lago di Garda 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
366 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2016–2025. Retrieved from Italian regional ARPA lake monitoring (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- ARPA Veneto (ARPAV)
arpa-ven366 samples · 2016–2025
Analytical methods
- ARPA Veneto lake monitoring
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
369371
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: 2025-10-07
Monitoring stations: 2