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Lago di Garda

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8.1 m clear · Oligotrophic
Limited DataOligotrophic

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
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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

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Limited data

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake

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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.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)8.1 mNot graded
Phosphorus8 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)2.2 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)34Oligotrophic

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.

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)
  • 369
  • 371

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

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