Lake Bruin South of Newellton
Lake Bruin South of Newellton in Tensas Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 72 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Bruin South of Newellton →
Lake Bruin South of Newellton is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Tensas Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Tensas Parish County, Lake Bruin South of Newellton ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-09-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 72 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 72 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lake Bruin South of Newellton
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Recreation & Access
- Netterville MarinaSemi-private
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Bruin South of Newellton
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Bruin South of Newellton is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA081203_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 5 lakes in Tensas Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Tensas Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Bruin South of Newellton
Where is Lake Bruin South of Newellton?
- Lake Bruin South of Newellton is a lake in Tensas Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Bruin South of Newellton?
- Lake Bruin South of Newellton in Tensas Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 72 µg/L.
Is Lake Bruin South of Newellton safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Lake Bruin South of Newellton has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Bruin South of Newellton?
- Lake Bruin South of Newellton has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Netterville Marina.
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Eutrophic Lakes in Louisiana
Where this data comes from
23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX23 samples · 2021–2022
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
- 2120 B ~ Color in Water by Visual Comparison
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory