Lake Cataouatche South of Avondale
Lake Cataouatche South of Avondale in Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 110 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Cataouatche South of Avondale →
Lake Cataouatche South of Avondale is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Jefferson Parish County, Lake Cataouatche South of Avondale ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-09. 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: 110 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 110 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Lake Cataouatche South of Avondale
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Jefferson Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Jefferson Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Cataouatche South of Avondale
Where is Lake Cataouatche South of Avondale?
- Lake Cataouatche South of Avondale is a lake in Jefferson 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 Cataouatche South of Avondale?
- Lake Cataouatche South of Avondale in Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 110 µg/L.
Is Lake Cataouatche South of Avondale 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 Cataouatche South of Avondale has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Hypereutrophic Lakes in Louisiana
Where this data comes from
29 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX29 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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.