Lake Penchant Southwest of Houma
Lake Penchant Southwest of Houma in Terrebonne Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 96 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 Penchant Southwest of Houma →
Lake Penchant Southwest of Houma is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Terrebonne Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024.
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: 96 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 96 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lake Penchant Southwest of Houma
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Penchant Southwest of Houma
Where is Lake Penchant Southwest of Houma?
- Lake Penchant Southwest of Houma is a lake in Terrebonne 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 Penchant Southwest of Houma?
- Lake Penchant Southwest of Houma in Terrebonne Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 96 µg/L.
Is Lake Penchant Southwest of Houma 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 Penchant Southwest of Houma has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
34 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_WQX34 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.