What is the water quality grade for Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment?

Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment in Canyon County, Idaho received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.6 µg/L.

Is Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Canyon County, Idaho

Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment

Grade BGood · 7.2 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment is a mesotrophic lake in Canyon County, Idaho. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Canyon County, Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Idaho DNR, last sampled 2024-06-03. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	7.2 ft	C
Phosphorus	26 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	5.6 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	49	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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