琵琶湖
琵琶湖 in Shiga, Japan has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 4.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.1 m
Why 琵琶湖 has no A–F grade
琵琶湖 in Japan 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 phosphorus, but not 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 Ministry of the Environment (Japan).
琵琶湖 is a lake in Shiga County, Japan.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-03-15. 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 琵琶湖
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 13.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.1 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Frequently asked questions about 琵琶湖
What is the water quality of 琵琶湖?
- 琵琶湖 in Shiga, Japan has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 4.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L.
Is 琵琶湖 safe to swim in?
- 琵琶湖 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
2,125 measurements from 51 monitoring stations, 2016–2025. Retrieved from Japan MOE public water-body monitoring (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Ministry of the Environment (Japan)
moe-jp2,125 samples · 2016–2025
Analytical methods
- MOE public water body monitoring (kosui, lakes)
Monitoring station identifiers (51)
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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: 2025-03-15
Monitoring stations: 51