Lake Cuitzeo
Lake Cuitzeo in Unknown, Mexico has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 465 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.1 m
Why Lake Cuitzeo has no A–F grade
Lake Cuitzeo in Mexico 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 National Water Commission of Mexico (CONAGUA), via UNEP GEMS/Water.
Lake Cuitzeo is a lake in Unknown County, Mexico.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2020-09-30. 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 Lake Cuitzeo
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 0.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 465 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 79.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.1 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 465 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 79 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Cuitzeo
What is the water quality of Lake Cuitzeo?
- Lake Cuitzeo in Unknown, Mexico has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 465 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9 µg/L.
Is Lake Cuitzeo safe to swim in?
- Lake Cuitzeo 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
68 measurements from 4 monitoring stations, 2016–2020. Retrieved from UNEP GEMS/Water GFQA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Comisión Nacional del Agua
comisionnacionaldelagua68 samples · —
Analytical methods
- GEMStat OPEN / CC BY 4.0
Monitoring station identifiers (4)
MEX01399MEX01400MEX01401MEX01444
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: 2020-09-30
Monitoring stations: 4