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Haywood County, North Carolina

Lake Junaluska

Grade BGood water quality

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Eutrophic

Lake Junaluska is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Haywood County, North Carolina. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Haywood County, Lake Junaluska ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Carolina DNR, last sampled 2022-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)No data
Phosphorus20 µg/LB
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)15 µg/LC
Trophic State Index (TSI)52Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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County Ranking

Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Haywood County

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Lake Junaluska holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2022-09-14

Monitoring stations: 3

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